Health System Specialist (Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer)

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the 59th Medical Wing - Joint Base San Antonio - Reid Health Services Center; Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

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Duties

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• Coordinate evaluation appointments; schedule follow-up appointments for National Guard and Reserve Component (RC) personnel for approved line of duty (LOO) related injuries.
• Maintain and safe guard both hard copy and electronic medical information.
• Assist in preparing appeals, rebuttals, and coordinate the assignment of Soldier's legal counsel.
• Advise Soldier of the necessity of obtaining sufficient documentation (medical and non-medical) concerning the Soldier's ability to perform military duties and the severity of the Soldier's disease or injury.
• May be required to take or coordinate photographs of injuries, wounds and scars; treating the Soldier with dignity and compassion to support the MEB documentation.
• Inform the service member of his/her ability to appeal further to the Physical Disability Agency and to the Board of Corrections for Military Records if all previous appeals fail.
• Track all assigned cases, analyze performance against metrics, analyze available data using various statistical analytic tools, measure means, trends, statistical deviations, construction of charts to convey ideas related to PDES processing events.
• Identify problems and recommend changes to command policies and improvements to processes and services provided to service military members and their Families.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Health System Specialist (Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer):

Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience which includes counseling personnel on benefits, advising personnel in all phases of a medical evaluation process, and using automation equipment to update health care database systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education : Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration.

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Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Position is designated as Mission Essential. The incumbent will be required to report to work during times of contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergency situations.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the 6I-F4/340-F3 training and certification course within 180 days of their appointment and annually thereafter.

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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