Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former federal employees, Priority Placement Program (PPP) eligible applicants, and special appointing authorities listed above.

• Evaluates health services and force protection for services, Joint and coalition expeditionary operations.
• Identifies cross-cutting medical issues with national security or similar level of priority.
• Prepares project plans, defines objectives, scope, methodologies, and information to be gathered and analyzed. Prepares final reports of findings, ensuring the inclusion of supporting documentation and recommendations.
• Establishes liaison with DoD, federal agencies, military commands and civilian officials for evaluations of health services and force protection.
• Identifies program issues and procedures within the area of responsibility; analyzes best practices, trends, problems, and deficiencies.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Specialize Experience:
For entry at the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems. Applying evaluation concepts and techniques. Evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems. Recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems. Working with employees and international staff. Providing briefings. Preparing reports with supporting documentation and recommendations.

For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as: knowledge of evaluation concepts, principles, techniques, and practices to gather, evaluate and identify on-going or new medical issues within the healthcare services and systems. Applying evaluation concepts and techniques. Evaluating medical issues within healthcare services and systems. Leading projects. Recommending corrective actions to operational and tactical problems. Understanding medical logistics, command and control, and medical intelligence. Working with employees and international staff. Provide briefs, drafts and final reports to Program Manager.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Additional Required Documents Information

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
• Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and Evaluating
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12868711

Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

• For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Not all documents may apply to everyone.
• Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience should include your name and contact information in addition to the following for proper determination to be made: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and accomplishments for each position, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. PLEASE NOTE: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements. (cover letter optional).
• SF-50(s): Current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
• Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees*, must submit a copy of their most recent completed annual performance appraisal received within the past 18 months. The performance appraisal must include the final rating. If a completed performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted. *A recent performance appraisal is required. *If you have not been at the DoD OIG long enough to have a performance appraisal, you will need to submit a recent one or submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission as we will not have one on file to pull for you.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
  • 10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" will be required if you are selected.
  • 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference

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