Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to review, interpret, and apply the appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) physical standards to the Reports of Medical Examination of applicants for USAF programs involving enlistment, commission, non-rated special operational duty positions, rated officers and undergraduate flying training. Responsibilities Conducts extensive reviews, processes, and certifies medical physical examinations according to the current DoD and AF physical standards on applicants for enlistment, commission, flying training, and other non-rated special operational duty. Determines and recommends follow-up studies, evaluations or other individual plans of action in difficult and controversial cases on own authority under established protocols. Knowledge of Veterans Affairs disability rating process. Provides technical and administrative assistance to any DoD agency in matters pertaining to the interpretation and application of medical standards. Conducts technical and administrative analysis during periodic review process of medical standards and examination requirements Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of coding for the automated personnel system to enter data and to correct errors in personnel actions and periodic reports; knowledge of physical examination techniques to include taking and recording blood pressure, pulse, high weight, routine visual acuity testing, hearing tests and other related techniques; Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, aero medical principles, and flight physiology, diagnostic criteria, preventive medicine, routine laboratory and radiological procedures, and other medical procedures to properly evaluate and assess the medical background of members for qualification. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed two full years of graduate education or a master's degree. Additionally, successfully completed at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position (undergraduate or graduate). NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts for graduate level education AND undergraduate education if your 24 hours of study was completed in undergraduate courses. Transcripts must be submitted with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Practical knowledge and working understanding of physical examination techniques to include taking and recording of blood pressure, pulse, height weight, routine visual acuity testing, refraction, color vision, depth perception, heterophorias, red lens, ocular pressures, hearing tests, electrocardiographs, and other related techniques; strong knowledge of the related administrative processing of DoD and USAF medical examinations, their extent and requirements. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, aeromedical principles and flight physiology, diagnostic criteria, preventive medicine; routine laboratory and radiological procedures, and other medical procedures in order to properly evaluate and assess the medical background of members for qualification. 3. In-Depth knowledge of DoD and Air Force medical standards, policies, directives and requirements, related, but not limited to aeromedical and medical facility administration, medical disability system, and aeromedical consultations. 4. General knowledge in operating computers and using such applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and other software. Ability to work harmoniously with all levels of personnel within and outside the command. Strong communications skills both oral and written are required to effectively accomplish responsibilities. 5.. Working knowledge of DoD correspondence requirements. Ability to perform medical literature search and analyze statistical database outcomes. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
