Click Learn more about this agency below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Senior Medical Advisor on recommended actions considered by all boards operating within the Air Force Review Board. The incumbent advises on high-level inquiries, proposed policies, and legislation where a medical or medical-related issue is involved. The incumbent is responsible for providing on demand medical advice to the AFRBA.

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for Air Force medical advisement to the Director of the Air Force Review Boards Agency, the Medical Directorate staff, Boards where medical issues are present, and the Legal Directorate staff when legal issues entwine with medical issues, e.g., "Dual-Action" reviews, requiring knowledge, interpretation, and proper execution of medical and administrative policies, with consideration for precedent decisions. Recognized for and exercises a high degree of professional leadership in the medical specialty. Represents the AFRBA and/or SAF/MR on specific and related medical issues at Joint, DoD, and interdepartmental levels, and with the private sector. Plans and develops training, monitoring, evaluation, and review programs to maximize awareness, determine effectiveness, and promulgate standardization of consistent and competent medical reviews throughout the AFRBA.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.
• Must possess a Board Certification by the American Board of Medicine in Family Practice Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy equivalent.

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, Physician Series, 0602. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association; or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. (Cont'd in Education section below) -AND- Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. -AND- Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association, (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital, or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. -AND- Additional Requirements for GS-15: 5 years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled or equivalent experience and training. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Providing knowledge of the substantive medical standards contained and/or prescribed in applicable federal laws, Department of Defense and Air Force regulations, policies, and principles pertaining to military and civilian personnel and former service members. Applying knowledge of medical treatment facility operations, Medical Evaluation Board procedures, Physical Evaluation Board appeal procedures, determinants of unfitness, eligibility for disability compensation, and the full range of the illnesses, injuries, or disease and the interpretation of physical examination findings, evaluation of medical records, diagnostic tests, and patient interviews to determine appropriate outcome of claims. Reviewing and evaluating medical evidence and information reported by clinical medical officers or specialty consultants to prepare a sound evaluation for Board consideration. Using knowledge of Congressional legislation, DoD Directives, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Air Force policy guidance on all facets of Air Force Review and Correction of Records Process with primary emphasis on defined medical statutes, laws, policies, and requirements. Preparing written communication, presentations and effective oral communication on matters, issues and inquiries relating to well-founded facts and precedents which involve medical observations and/or opinions that contribute, support, and uphold board reviews and decisions. FEDERAL TIME-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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Knowledge and experience at base-level Medical Services office and with a wide array of military personnel cases/issues and any related UCMJ research/interpretation/policy implementation. Knowledge of Congressional legislation, DoD Directives, and Air Force policy guidance on all facets of Air Force Review and Correction of Records Process with primary emphasis on defined medical statutes, laws, policies, and requirements. Knowledge of the substantive medical standards contained and/or prescribed in applicable federal laws, regulations, policies, and principles pertaining to military and civilian personnel and eligible beneficiaries. Skill in preparing written communication/presentations and effective oral communication on matters, issues and inquiries relating to well-founded facts and precedents which involve medical observations and/or evidence that contribute, support, and uphold board reviews and decisions. Ability to communicate orally and written form on SECAF policy and guidance and respond to Congressional inquiries and Air Force senior leaders. Skill in analyzing issues and formulating solutions to problems in an efficient manner. Skill in various medical research methodologies and literature searches, including computer-assisted technologies. Ability to manage several products simultaneously. Ability to independently develop necessary policies as well as initiates to execute the requirements of the position. Ability to review and consider all governing laws, directives, policies, orders, etc., in providing sound medical advice on a myriad of medically based cases or those containing a medically related premise or foundation. 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

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.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Contacts

• Address AF Review Boards Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]