Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is, as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), assists and advises on the effective management and use of squadron resources to fulfill the aeromedical evacuation mission. This position is primarily responsible for overall operational management of the squadron readiness, logistics, and operational activities.

Duties

Oversees assigned Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Technician training and qualifications requirements to include Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) skill qualification and matters pertaining to flight qualification/upgrade training. Manages unit readiness and operations programs. Monitors/reviews readiness-training requirements, exercise planning, and aids in operational activities to include support of functions directly related to deployments. Provides deployment oversight for all individuals deploying in support of contingencies, either through mobilization or volunteerism, exercises or emergency sourcing requests from HHQ. Conducts initial qualification and mission course training, covering the full cycle of theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual hands on training for ground and flying instruction phases. Coordinates the accomplishment of requirements involved with mission scheduling preparation, planning, and coordination. Provides management of requisitions, receipts, storage, inventory, and accounting and reconciliation of medical, non-medical expendable, non-expendable equipment, and supplies needed to meet mission requirements in garrison, contingency/disaster response postures.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Travel Expenses will not be paid
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Preferred Military AIR FORCE SPECIALTY CODE (AFSC) 4N0X1 - Grade/Rank E-5/Staff Sergeant (SSgt)
• Position may require incumbent to Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments
• Required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities
• Position requires a background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and a SECRET security clearance. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Must obtain and maintain certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
• Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations.
• Must obtain and maintain a mission ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level at a Universally Qualified AECM.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

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, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes overall experience with the operational management of resources to fulfill the readiness, logistics, and activities within an aeromedical evacuation organization; aircraft capabilities and their configuration; aeromedical evacuation missions; emergency equipment and oxygen; communications; current flying directives; interpretation of technical guidance; principles of treating and transporting wounded or ill in military aircraft; and knowledge of egressing and survival procedures when accomplished with wounded or injured. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a 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., if related NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-master's education and experience that may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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: Knowledge of Aeromedical Evacuation operations principles, policies, and procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of support programs, concepts, practices and requirements relative to operations, medical and readiness programs. Knowledge in the special aeromedical equipment and aircraft systems as it pertains to patient care and multiple aircraft systems are required for the assigned missions. Knowledge (Advanced) of the theory of basic medical concepts as they apply to non-standard situations. Knowledge of patient care, electrical systems, current flying directives, interpretation of loading plans, applicable technical publications, and egress and survival procedures. Knowledge (expert) on emergency medical and aircraft equipment and oxygen requirements. Knowledge of theory of aerial effects directly related to medical care and treatment of patients and aircraft systems operations. Knowledge of analytical investigative statistical and accounting-type data analysis tools and techniques to develop and present analytical findings. Skill in using a computer, to aid in the performance of a broad range of diversified functions. Skill and ability to prepare projects and staff reports and to deliver briefings to other senior staff members and management personnel at all levels. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct training and information workshops. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: The incumbent may be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours. Completion of the Air Force Trainer-Certifier program is desirable. Flight Examiner (FE) qualification is highly desired. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

Contacts

• Address Westover ARB 100 Lloyd Street Westover ARB, MA 01022 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]