MEDICAL READINESS SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Maintain primary responsibility as the AMC/SG Functional Area Manager (FAM). Apply Air Force military medical readiness plans and operations experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s). Primary execution agent for En-Route Care Global Force Management responsibilities. Actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques. Document planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. May travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the duty site. Air Force medical readiness plans and operations experience is critical to the successful completion of the work. The position will be subject to personnel recalls and must respond promptly. The position requires the individual obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Health service support requirements may require occasional mandatory, unscheduled overtime. Key - "This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of Wartime/Contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling of the position during an emergency are not available This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission-Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID 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, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) expert knowledge of doctrine, regulations, practices, procedures relevant to medical Unit Type Code training, medical readiness program management, contingency operations, functional area management duties, principles and techniques to oversee, organize, train, equip, and advise on medical readiness to ensure the most efficient and effective use of unit personnel in support of medical response of contingencies, exercises, and deployments; (2) expert knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to the identification, analysis, evaluation, and resolution of issues or problems relating to mobility readiness, deployment processes, critical command plans, programs for conducting major operations such as war, mobilization, rescue, flying operations, special operations, or similar operations; (3) knowledge of the DoD Military Health System, the Air Force Medical Service, and Air Force Aeromedical Evacuation and en-route care system as evidenced by technical experience in multiple MTF, AE and/or MAJCOM medical readiness and medical planning assignments/positions. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: Mastery level skill/knowledge of DoD Military Health System, Air Force Medical Service, ERPSS, and medical readiness functions, operations, policies, procedures and practices and the concepts, theories and practices of the special medical, en-route patient staging system work performed in the subordinate organizations. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as training, war reserve materiel, deployment, mobilization, exercise, planning, inspection/audit, MEFPAK, COMSEC, AEF operations, MRDSS, AFIT, MRL, DRSS, ART, JCRM, DCAPES, JOPES, UTA, TPFDD libraries, unit plans, DOC statements, unit reporting, or similar operations. Extensive knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Thorough knowledge of the application of Air force medical readiness plans and operations expertise as it applies to assigned program. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations and procedures; design, conduct comprehensive studies, and prepare solutions to military operational and contingency areas; develop, plan and program the operations and application of various Air Force and Joint Planning Systems, as well as the ability to organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. Skill/ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and maintain good working relationships. 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. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career

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