Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a US citizen to apply for this position.
- Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/
- You may be required to obtain/maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entering on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of your job offer or termination of employment.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- You may be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests, and must receive a negative test result prior to your appointment to this position.
- The selectee will be subject to a one-year probationary period (unless it has already been completed).
- The selectee will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
- Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted medical licenses or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territory of the United States.
Qualifications
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
PROFESSIONAL/MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (P/MTQs): The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of the Professional/Mandatory Technical Qualifications (P/MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application must not exceed two (2) pages i.e., one (1) page double-sided or two (2) pages one-sided.
You must possess all of the mandatory Professional/MandatoryTechnical Qualifications (P/MTQs). These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading teams and/or projects for a comprehensive business program in a complex organization. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector or nongovernmental organizations. An individual's total experience and education must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
PROFESSIONAL/MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (P/MTQs):
P/MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience in a leadership role related to operational and tactical medicine which required extensive engagement with internal and external partners, clinicians, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and rapid development and execution of comprehensive medical response plans under dynamic, high-pressure conditions.
P/MTQ 2. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of operational medicine strategies, including medical intelligence gathering, site-survey methodologies, and medical contingency planning for high-profile missions, protective security missions, or specialized operational deployments.
P/MTQ 3. Demonstrated skill in integrating counter-threat medical planning with physical security, law enforcement operations, and force health protection strategies, including during asymmetric or high-consequence national security incident.
Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
Current or Former Political Appointees: OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the DHS Headquarters Executive Services team.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
Veterans, Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers, and people with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above and contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Education
0602 - Physician: The incumbent must meet all of the items listed below:
Licensure - For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Degree - Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (e, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
Degree from Foreign Medical School - A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
Graduate Training - Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, to qualify for this SL-0602-00 position, you must have the documented completion of a residency of equivalent program and active board certification in emergency medicine, surgery, or a related area of specialization.
This position has mandatory education requirements. You must meet the education requirement for at least one of the series listed. You must certify that you have qualifying education by including an unofficial transcript or a list of course work, including semester hours earned and grade received. Education will be verified upon appointment. If you are a current Federal employee in one of these occupational series, you may include a copy of a personnel action in lieu of a transcript.
You must submit a copy of your college transcript OR a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify education. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. Official transcripts will be required if you are selected for the position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage.
Additional information
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized at Management's discretion.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Trinice Clayborne via email at trinice.clayborne@hq.dhs.gov .
Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartment Information clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U. S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
Pursuant to Executive Order 12654 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A multi-step process will be used to evaluate and refer applicants:
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Minimum Requirements: Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and scope of applicants' accomplishments and experience as they relate to the Professional/Mandatory Technical Qualifications (P/MTQs). The DHS Executive Services Team will conduct a minimum qualifications screening.
Your resume should be clear and concise and demonstrate an appropriate level of accomplishment and responsibility. Your application must show that you meet all requirements, including any minimum education and/or experience required for this position. You may be rated "not qualified" if you do not meet the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you may be found ineligible.
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Rating and Ranking: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated by an Executive Rating and Ranking Panel composed of senior executives with organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to the position. The panel will review each application and reach consensus on whether the applicant is "Best Qualified" (top category), "Well Qualified" (middle category), or "Qualified" (bottom category).
Only applicants in the Best Qualified category will be referred to the Hiring Manager/Selecting Official for consideration and a possible interview. Please ensure that you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
The Executive Rating and Ranking Panel will evaluate applicants based on their two-page resumes and how well those resumes demonstrate the required qualifications. Your resume must clearly substantiate the P/MTQs. If it does not, your application may be deemed ineligible.
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Referral: If you are among the Best Qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the Hiring Manager/Selecting Official for consideration and a possible interview. The DHS Headquarters Executive Resources Board (ERB) and Strategic Hiring Committee (SHC) will review the results and make recommendations regarding final selections to the ERB Chair and appointing authority. Final interviews and reference checks may also occur during this stage.
For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The highest rated candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
For Noncompetitive Appointment Eligibles: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring agency.
Supporting documents are an integral part of determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by your resume, you may be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, if it is determined that you have overstated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration.
Required Documents
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: Applicants must submit a two-page resume describing your qualifications. Your resume should also demonstrate the level of skills, characteristics, qualities, and technical competence required for successful performance in this position, as reflected in the P/MTQs. Consult USAJOBS - How do I write a resume for a federal job. Applicants who fail to show evidence of the P/MTQs in their resume will not be forwarded for further consideration.
2. TRANSCRIPTS: Your transcripts must support your claim that you meet the education requirements for the position. Upload under "Transcript" document type in the agency application system.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
Are you a current or former Federal employee? SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service.
For members of the SES - if you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period. You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional appointment in the competitive service.
Are you a veteran? You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. The member 4 copy of your DD214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," is preferable. If claiming 10-point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form (SF-15), "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." If applying based on eligibility under Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification. This must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions. View more veterans' information.
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions (you must submit a DD214-member copy 4).
Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title,
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee),
- Agency
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP) Eligibility:
- A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation ; or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, or a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement.
- A copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, promotion potential, and duty location.
These programs apply to DHS employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more nformation: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
IMPORTANT: Failure to submit any of the required documents listed above may result in loss of consideration because your application package will be considered incomplete. It is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are submitted. Please do not submit any additional information not requested above.
Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire may result in removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in removal from consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.