THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE, Position Description Number PDT5155P01 and is part of the MA ARNG Safety, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Ms. Maria Costa at 339-202-3317 This is a Temporary appointment, with a length to be determined by the needs of the agency. Temporary appointment will not exceed 15 months.

Duties

1. Establishes, manages and maintains a comprehensive Occupational Health Program: Plans, develops, analyses, and reviews occupational health nursing services and program requirements and determines impact on National Guard military and civilian personnel and public health. This requires formulating, analyzing revising, and implementing policies, procedures and best practices in accomplishing program goals and objectives in accordance with Federal, State and local laws (e.g., Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Act of 1970 - OSHA, Federal Employees Compensation Act - FECA, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission statutes, etc.), and DoD guidance. Serves as the technical expert on occupational health related matters to the Adjutant General, Component Commanders, the Chief of Staff and other directorate level staff elements. Provide expert advice to the Adjutant General to protect National Guard personnel against adverse effects of health hazards. Serves as a liaison between all State, NGB and Federal organizations concerning occupational health programs and services. Ensures all personnel are physically, mentally and psychologically suited for work in field operations and the industrial workplace in order to enhance and aid in proper receipt of medical care and rehabilitation of occupational illness/injury; reduce economic loss caused by physical deficiency; to prevent decreased combat readiness caused by occupational illness/injury to military personnel; and provide corporate review, analysis and management of worker compensation and line of duty costs. Serves as technical advisor and consultant on occupational health issues to the Civil Support Team, CBRNE Enhanced Force Readiness Package (CEFRP) commanders and the Radiation Safety Program. Provides occupational health support and oversight to all military and civilian personnel units exposed, or potentially exposed to chemical, biological, or radiological hazards in the work environment (e.g., maintenance, medical and aviation, etc.) Evaluates and administers comprehensive occupational health programs, services and capabilities for military and civilian personnel in the work environment to include field operations, garrison, industrial and administrative sites. Utilizes information management resources such as the DoD Defense Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System (DOEHRS); Medical Operational Data System (MODS); also, utilizes the DoD Occupational Health Program Resource Models; Occupational Health Information System (OHMIS). Program elements include, but are not limited to (1) Epidemiologic investigations of occupational illness and injury; (2) industrial hygiene surveys; (3) prevention, mitigation and treatment of occupational illness and injury; (4) emergency treatment of non-occupational illness and injury; (5) hearing conservation and readiness, (6) occupational vision conservation and readiness; (7) Radiation exposure and medical surveillance; (8) job-related immunization; (9) illness absence monitoring; (10) occupational health related work-site and industrial inspections; (11) health hazard education and job-related hazards (e.g., chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive hazards; (12) job-related occupational health screenings and medical surveillance examinations (e.g., pre- and post-deployment follow-up, pre-placement, baseline, job transfer, periodic, retirement, termination, fitness-for-duty, health maintenance exams, etc.); (13) Personal protective equipment (PPE); (14) Automated External Defibrillator(AED)/First-aid/CPR education; (15) Respiratory Protection; (16) Blood borne Pathogens; (17) Ergonomics; (18) Asbestos Exposure Control and Surveillance; (19) Recordkeeping and Reporting; (20) Reproductive Hazards; (21) Surety Programs; (22) Chronic Disease Prevention and Control; and other occupational-health related programs and services IAW DA PAM 40-11, Chapter 5, Occupational Health. (25%) 2. Provides occupational health services and medical treatment for non-occupational and occupational health illnesses and injuries IAW incumbents scope of employment, professional State Nursing License "scope of practice", and medical directives approved by a qualified, licensed physician. Reviews and evaluates data to determine the need for expanded occupational health services by participating on interdisciplinary teams involving safety, environmental and industrial hygiene related consultation visits, risk assessment surveys of organizations, facilities and work areas. (25%) Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Favorable background check is required.
• Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• PCS expenses will not be paid.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
• Visit www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education(CME) hours

Qualifications

This is a Temporary appointment, with a length to be determined by the needs of the agency. Temporary appointment will not exceed 15 months. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must haveat least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11). Also, I have experience managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. 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 months/years. 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

Must have a graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. In addition, I possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Contacts

• Address MA ARNG Safety 2 Randolph Road Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US
• Name: MA HRO STAFFING INBOX
• Email: [email protected]