HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Summary This job opportunity is for an HEALTH TECHNICIAN, position description NGD1724000, within the State Surgeon Office of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. This position is located at the 108th Medical Group at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing and reports to the Health System Specialist/MDG SEL. The primary purpose is to serve as the functional expert for issues pertaining to Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management programs Responsibilities As an HEALTH TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-8, you will: Serve as a medical technical advisor to leadership on all issues pertaining to Aerospace Medicine and Health directives Develops plans, procedures, goals and objectives in support of the Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs using an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) directives, policies and standards. Programs include physical examinations and standards, flight medicine and related aero medical and force health management concerns. Interprets directives and applies standards to assist in determining worldwide deployability of personnel Incumbent manages essential programs, which impact individual medical readiness (IMR) and personnel fitness for continued worldwide deployability Incumbent manages essential programs, which impact individual medical readiness (IMR) and personnel fitness for continued worldwide deployability Determines the need for and initiates worldwide duty evaluations for non-duty related actions. Ability to provide/execute prescreening for medical/dental/mental health & evaluation of personnel eligibility for deployment. Implements/maintains the information mgmt. systems utilized for aerospace medicine & force health protection programs. Systems include Preventive Health Assessments (PHA) and Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), Total Force Medical Readiness (TFMR), Aero medical Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS), Physical Exam Processing Program (PEPP), Grounding Management Information System (GMIS) and/or other related programs. Acts as the Medical Group customer service expert. Addresses complex issues using independent judgment. Monitors the medical status of military personnel. Identifies & profiles personnel with medical conditions impacting duty performance or assignment restriction. Assists with determining the need for &/or initiates Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) actions for duty related medical conditions. Coordinates, prepares and/or processes MEB with active-duty facility/MTF. Serves as the primary local interface with the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) for MES/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) process, issues, and concerns. Advises and makes recommendations to senior officials/Airmen on force health issues related to physical exams, standards and flight medicine activities to ensure compliance. Administers policies and/or develops procedures for the flight medicine and/or grounding management programs, which directly affect flying safety and mission readiness. Performs other duties as assigned, not necessarily medical related. Requirements Conditions of Employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Areas of Consideration: CAT 4 Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard Military Grades: MIN and MAX: E-3 to E-6 Additional Requirements: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Qualifications General Experience: Experience, education, or training which provided a basic knowledge of principles and practices related to occupational health programs. Specialized Experience: Must have at least 18 months experience, education, or training in the following: A working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of occupational health programs Experience analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems Experience developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in occupational health programs Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity Education Completion of a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation for GS-5 positions. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. Additional Information Bonuses - Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Security Clearance Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance within 1(One) Year of appointment. Military Grades: E5 to E6 Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview. Officer- include ORB- AIM 2 - Officer Dashboard (army.mil) Army Enlisted include SRB- Air Enlisted include RIP- Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active-duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.