This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is as an Air Reserve Technician (ART), to serve as the liaison to the wing or group commander/senior ART for assigned medical units and to train reservists in the accomplishment of tasks set forth herein. Performs work by providing guidance/assistance to the subordinate medical unit senior ART and executive staff members of assigned collocated and geographically separated medical units (not including aeromedical units) on unit administration issues. Serves as primary POC for all medical unit Health Services Readiness Inspections, Staff Assistance Visits, Functional Assistance Visits and Readiness Assistance Visits. Performs work to administer the health promotion program. Performs work regarding coordinating units master Unit Training Assemblies (UTAs) schedule, and monitors medical unit annual tour program. Performs work regarding reviewing and assisting in negotiation of host tenant support agreements. Performs work by servicing as budget assistant to assigned medical units, assists in preparation of three-year, quarterly, mini budget and unfunded budget submissions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• A security clearance may be required
• PCS will not be authorized, 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This is a Temporary Position NTE 12 Months. The individual selected for this position may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition or made permanent without further competition.
• AFSC/4A000

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 52 weeks of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, GS-09 level or equivalent. Examples of specialized experience includes: having knowledge of medical operations and management principles, policies and procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of medical plans, programs, and requirements; experience in applying medical administrative, personnel, training and performance/process improvement concepts, principles, and theories. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or doctoral degree or equivalent or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF BOTH 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 requirement is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. FEDERALTIME-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. 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: 1. Knowledge of advanced management analytical and evaluation methods and a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered to select appropriate evaluations and measurement techniques to determine extent of compliance with directives and program objectives. 2. Knowledge of medical operations and management principles, policies, and procedures, and a comprehensive knowledge of medical plans, programs, and requirements. Knowledge of aeromedical host tenant support agreement requirements to include organizational mission, structure, and functions of the reserve medical programs, including familiarity with aeromedical evacuation operations. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience working within the Air Force Reserve Medical Service Mission, organization, programs, ad functions, to include carrying out a squadron's medical training and administrative programs, to ensure effective accomplishment of the medical mission. 4. Knowledge of medical program objectives and skills in developing initiatives to implement new programs and solutions to negative trends. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, in order to present staff assistance briefings to individuals and organizations at the subordinate units. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. 5. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, procedures and techniques, and ability to analyze data to effectively maintain electronic oversight of unit mission capability. Knowledge of budgetary requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines in order to effectively submit a budget within established timeframes. 6. Knowledge of medical, fiscal, personnel and various other administrative programs throughout the Air Force Reserve, in orer to conduct studies, analyze findings, and make recommendations on substantive program changes within the unit/group. Knowledge of personnel management policies, practices and procedures. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: 1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. 2. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance level designated for the position. 3. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station. 4. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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.

Contacts

• Address AFRC Non-ART Locations 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]