About the Position: This position is located at Naval Hospital within the Clinical Support Division at Camp Pendleton, California with the Defense Health Agency. This is a Term Position is Not to Exceed 24 months with management discretion to extended up to 4 years. Advance in Hire may be authorized. This is only available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Collaborate with department heads, division officers, and other health care providers to develop, implement, evaluate and updates policies and procedures related to health promotion programs. Develop and implement educational programs, seminars, workshops, short courses and informational meetings for health care providers and non-medical personnel to promote the continued enrichment of knowledge regarding health promotion. Conduct group and individual training and lifestyle assessments, addressing elements of the Wellness Program at flexible locations. Attend continuing education programs, seminars and conferences in order to maintain competency in health promotion and to keep abreast of health promotion education and research. Evaluate effectiveness of health education, informational materials, and programs developed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may be designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification from the American Heart Association or Military Training Network.
• This is an Obligated Position. Occupancy of this position is limited to the return of the previous incumbent having reemployment rights under 10 United States Code (USC)1586.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

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 Public Health Educator: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in health education, health management, education, sociology, community development, social work, or educational psychology. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: analyzing health-related data to manage an effective outcome-based promotion program; developing informational materials for health promotion; AND evaluating the effectiveness of health programs developed. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: health education, health management, education, sociology, community development, social work, or educational psychology. OR 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 second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Curriculum DevelopmentCustomer ServiceInstructional Delivery and Learner Development

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DV DHA SAN DIEGO MKT-CAMP PENDLETON DO NOT USE Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk