HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32) (GS-9)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1472000 and is part of the NC ANG, (ANG - 145 OG / PSN 1046460).

Duties

As a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), GS-0671-9, you will assist in planning, controlling, directing, organizing, and implementing all medical administrative, operational, training, and personnel activities designed to ensure medical readiness of the unit; manage medical service personnel in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care activities and related training programs, both on the aircraft and on the ground; review and determine medical care, as related to aeromedical evacuation procedures, ensuring the highest level of care is provided; establish and be responsible for on-the-job (OJT) training, the sustainment training program for enlisted personnel, proficiency training, and act as trainer and certifying official; perform as flight instructor/examiner to ensure operational readiness of medical specialists on actual and/or simulated aeromedical evacuation missions; manage, operate, maintain, interpret, and monitor the Air Force Operations Resource Management System (AFORMS) to ensure proper posting of training, requirements for training, effectiveness of the continuation training program, aircrew information at the squadron level; maintain currency as Crew Resource Management (CRM) instructor, ensure flying personnel are trained and actively integrating CRM principles in mission activity; document program effectiveness (e.g., situational awareness; how crew members communicate/interact); monitor, observe, and record medical crew activities prior to, during, and after in-flight missions; perform as a Charge Medical Technician or Medical Technician on large multi-engine transport aircraft during dedicated aeromedical or combined aeromedical/airlift missions; ensure patients, equipment, and supplies are secured prior to flight; develop, plan, implement, and administer training, disaster response, detailed mobility plans, emergency disaster plans, operations plans for AT and field training exercises, and other similar plans; compile reports of deficiencies and achievements of periodic inspections of unit activities; execute unit budget, to include preparation and monitoring expenditures, as well as establishment of long range requirements and current year shortfalls; may serve as the unit Resource Advisor; manage unit's medical and non-medical supply/equipment accounts and may be the equipment custodian for the unit; manage the unit deployment program; manage the unit Communications Security (COMSEC) program; schedule physical examinations and immunization of unit members and make necessary arrangements with the host medical facility for their accomplishment; train unit members in the performance of supervisory training duties; conduct public relations appearances and speaking programs in support of recruiting activities; assist the Senior Health System Technician in the recruiting program to ensure full manning of the unit; perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (SSgt/E5 - SMSgt/E8) Must be a nationally registered Emergency Medical Technician. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of health care delivery systems. Experience in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experience in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity. Knowledge is mandatory in general clerical procedures; medical terminology, regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy and physiology.

Education

You must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -- In-depth knowledge of altitude physiology and in-flight patient care requirements and procedures. In-depth knowledge of general management policies, principles, and procedures. Knowledge of the AE mission, organization, programs, requirements, and functions is necessary to understand the operational implications of functional element interrelationships and to plan, organize, and implement unit's programs and health care delivery, both in-flight and on the ground. -- Ability to follow DOD, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), USAF, AMC, ANG, federal, state, and local instructions, directives, and guidelines. -- In-depth knowledge of passenger/patient transport principles, associated equipment, and aircraft systems (mechanical restraint systems, cargo doors, ramps, hatches, seats, litters, litter rails, lighting, intercom, and aircraft electrical, power, and oxygen systems).

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13054596 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Other information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).