About the Position: This position is located at the 22nd MDG, McConnel Air Force Base, Kansas. -A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. -Student Loan repayment may be authorized. -Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. -This position is obligated. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Delivers evidence-based programs that influence knowledge, attitudes, and social norms surrounding health-related behaviors, including tobacco-free living, healthy eating, sleep optimization, basic nutrition education and physical activity. Applies social marketing principles in implementing health communication campaigns. Integrates and implements community outreach and prevention programs. Facilitates evidence-based training programs for medical staff on effectively and efficiently integrating health education into clinical practice. Identifies resource requirements, including personnel, budget, facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary to fulfill the installation Health Promotion mission.

Requirements

• 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.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• 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.

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 Promotion Program Coordinator: Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. 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 assisting with a Health Promotion program for a large installation/command/company, such as managing personnel, budget, facilities, equipment, or supplies; conducting health communication interventions on health-related behaviors, such as tobacco use, healthy eating, physical activity, etc.; and conducting training programs on Health Promotion-related topics. 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 Promotion, Public Health, Community Development, or related field. 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.

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-DD83AK DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-MCCONNELL AFB DO NOT MAIL McConnell AFB, KS 67221 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk