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Duties

Position Description #D2087000 The Deputy State Surgeon (State Medical Readiness Program Administration) position is located in the State Area Command (STARC). The purpose of the position is to plan, coordinate, direct, and implement the medical readiness administrative programs of the state. The incumbent serves as the State Surgeon's full time representative. A comprehensive working knowledge of40 Series (Medical) Army regulations, Army Medical Department Regulations, Medical Command (MEDCOM) Regulations is required. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Branch qualification is required. Performs other duties as assigned. 1. Oversees and manages the ARNG medical readiness program of the state, which includes planning, coordinating, and providing direction to all medical resources within the state. Direct responsibilities include, but are not limited to, command health programs, medical/dental aspects of mobilization, deployment and operations, medical education, sustainment, proficiency training, credentialing of health care professionals; fiscal management; policy development and implementation, medical support for accomplishment of various missions, including the support of country, state, and federal agencies involved in various natural disasters and civil emergencies. 2. Plans, coordinates, and institutes medical policies to implement federal law and higher-level directives to provide optimum support to subordinate organizations. Coordinates with support organizations to assure an integrated approach to the solution of problems. Assesses the impact of changes in or to the medical program and coordinates with all principal parties to ensure that these changes do not exceed core capabilities. Confers with applicable support functions to ensure that medical requirements are being satisfied. Programs managed are substantial and subject to frequent change and include unpredictable and unique problems for which there is no precedent. Changes often require reprogramming of resources. Identifies medical readiness trends; develops and issues guidance when warranted. Develops new procedures to solve unprecedented problems/issues. Chairs meetings to coordinate work to be accomplished by various commanders and full-time support personnel that must work as a team to accomplish tasks and goals. 3. Represents the State Surgeon as the principle full-time medical advisor to the Adjutant General, the Chief of Staff, and other directorate level staff elements, and as a liaison with all NGB, State, and Federal organizations concerning matters relevant to medical readiness. 4. Administers all resources budgeted to the state for medical programs. Oversees the preparation of a proposed annual budget for the state medical readiness program to include funding from DA, NGB, and state sources. Conducts staff conferences to determine budget impacts caused by increased costs, changes in programs and policies, readiness requirements, and new program requirements. Approves the annual state medical readiness budget request prior to submission for National Guard Bureau approval. Manages all money budgeted to the state for medical readiness and approves all changeswhich may need to be made due to unforeseen problems. Ensures thattraining requirements for medical personnel are met. Ensures that medicaltraining and medical logistical readiness of all units are in accordance with thepriority of the units concerned. Develops and monitors a medical proficiency training program along with current and long range plans that provide adequate facilities, personnel, and equipment for support of the medicalreadiness program.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-5 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E-8 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. All personnel who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept an administrative reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Work that required a knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of a health care delivery system. Such experience may have been gained as an administrative officer, management analyst, or administrative or clinical program manager or supervisor in a health care delivery system. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months expereince and 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address WV JFHQ 1703 Coonskin Drive Charleston, WV 25311 US
• Name: James Martin
• Phone: (304) 561-6487
• Email: [email protected]