PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

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SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is: To provide an experienced public health specialist performing a wide variety of projects involving analysis, reporting, education and awareness, disease management, prevention and readiness, etc.; in support of the organization's public health and occupational health programs within the 482ND FW and its tenants. Provides technical direction for projects, studies, reporting, training, and actions to several enlisted RMU technicians and provides substantive recommendations to the Chief of Bioenvironmental Engineering/Public Health (BE/PH) office as the public health specialist.

DUTIES:

• Analyzes, evaluates, coordinates and responds to various aspects of the base public health, occupational health, and emergency programs including Population Health, Epidemiology, Sexually Transmitted Disease Control and Prevention, Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Rabies Exposure Surveillance, Deployment Medicine, Deployment Health Surveillance, Immunization , Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control, Tuberculosis Exposure Control, Disaster Response, Reproductive Hazard Assessment, Occupational Illness and Injury Investigation and Remediation programs, Food Safety programs, Facility Sanitation programs, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance.
• Plans, develops, and administers Public Health programs through the Chief of BE/PH for wing organizations served by the RMU, ensuring that flight programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Represents the Public Health Office with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Perform equipment maintenance and operational checks as necessary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Unit funded position
• Superior qualifications may be considered
• This is a TERM position, NTE 20 SEP 2029. Must be willing and able to accept a TERM position; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition
• At minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for theGS-0601 occupational series must be met
• A bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, or applied science in the medical field is highly desirable
• A master's degree in public health (MPH/MSPH) or epidemiology (MS) is highly desirable; or higher-level degree such as a PhD in a related scientific field or doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or Medical Doctorate
• May be required to work extended and/or irregular hours during exercises or contingency situations
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position.
• Every effort will be made to find an equivalent position for you at the same grade for which you qualify within the commuting area without loss of seniority, status, or tenure

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, Professional and Scientific Positions, General Medical and Healthcare, Series 0601 + IOR.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Education

Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 , or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge and ability applicable to a wide range of public health biological science duties; and the skill to modify standard practices and adapt study procedures or techniques to solve a variety of complex problems; adapt precedents or make significant departures from previous approaches to similar projects to provide for the specialized requirements of projects; and apply standard practices of other related health program disciplines; and conduct medical data collection, statistical analysis, reporting, and provide community awareness for the purpose of disease management and prevention. In-depth knowledge of public health regulations and operating procedures to advise the medical treatment facility commander of appropriate control measures for communicable diseases or conditions of public health significance. In-depth knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of public health including types of communicable diseases, epidemiology, preventive medicine techniques, bacteriology, disease transmission to man, and community environment characteristics. YOU MUST submit a copy of transcripts.

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EDUCATION: I have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work). NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required, BUT I am also working towards 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work). Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. This education must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Professional knowledge of accepted public health program principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, statistical analysis, training, and advisory services.
2. Knowledge of regulations and standards of regulatory and credentialing groups and directives including requirements for accreditation promulgated by the, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Program, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (and World Health Organization counterparts), Department of Defense Health Affairs, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and HQ U.S. Air Force; or equivalent knowledge.
3. Knowledge of regulations and standards of regulatory and credentialing groups and directives including requirements for accreditation promulgated by the, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health Program, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (and World Health Organization counterparts), Department of Defense Health Affairs, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) and HQ U.S. Air Force; or equivalent knowledge.
4. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodologies of public health including communicable diseases, foreign diseases and their prevention, preventive medicine techniques, epidemiology, occupational safety and health, community environment, bacteriology, microbiology, laboratory techniques, diseases transmissible to man, biophysics, basic anatomy and physiology, medical administration, food and water safety and security, medical intelligence sources, biological warfare/terror agent detection and prevention, and disaster response.
5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, procedures, and investigative processes related to public health and occupational standards and requirements.
6. Skill in gathering and analyzing data, delivering briefings, and making recommendations based on complex and diverse data.
7. Knowledge of basic PC/small office computer skills and ability to learn new applications/programs used within the health care field. Ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation materials and charts/graphs.

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 transcriptswith 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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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 .

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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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