This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, Federal Occupational Health, located in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

Develops written products that articulate, interpret, and explain important HHS and PSC policies, programs, initiatives, and plans. Develops information on the programs, policies, initiatives, and plans for PSC. Works with documents prepared by others who usually are expert in their fields, advising and assisting authors during the writing stage. Independently researches to collect information using diverse sources as the groundwork for developing legally and technically sound documents. Publicizes proposed new and revised policies, analyzes all comments received, and then writes the final document.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, this position is covered under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No
• Student loan repayment authorized: Maybe
• Credit for Annual leave for non-federal service authorized: Maybe
• Advanced Pay for new hires (ATM): Maybe

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Minimum Qualifications For GS-12: Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Developing and managing written documents that articulate, interpret, and explain important policies, programs, initiatives, and plans for medical professionals who perform clinical duties in a healthcare setting. 2. Tracking policy documents for health care providers to ensure policies are regularly reviewed, revised, and posted for health professionals providing occupational health services. 3. Collaborating with health professionals and senior health care administrators on policies used to execute clinical programs. 4. Participating in the development of documents, including written policies and procedures, that are used for medical service operations. Minimum Qualifications For GS-13: Specialized Experience: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Developing and managing written documents that articulate, interpret, and explain important policies, programs, initiatives, and plans for medical professionals who perform clinical duties in a healthcare setting. 2. Tracking policy documents for health care providers to ensure policies are regularly reviewed, revised, and posted for health professionals providing occupational health services. 3. Providing consultation to occupational health professionals and senior health care administrators on policies used to execute clinical programs. If you are invited for an interview, you may be required to provide a writing sample. 4. Preparing documents, including written policies and procedures, that are used for medical service operations procedures, that are used for medical service operations. If you are invited for an interview, you may be asked to bring a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Program Support Center 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]