THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Public Health Technician, Position Description Number D1723000 and is part of the 158th Medical Group of the Vermont Air National Guard.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to achieve and maintain Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs. This includes occupational health, hearing conservation, reproductive health, bloodborne pathogens exposure control, communicable disease control, immunization, disease vector surveillance, disease/epidemiological surveillance, aircraft inspection, facility sanitation, food safety and vulnerability, health risk assessment, medical intelligence, and operational medicine. The position occupant serves as a member of or advisor to management boards and committees, i.e., Occupational Safety Health Council, Aerospace Medical Council, Force Health Protective Working Group and wing leadership, regarding Force Health Protection. (1) Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) mandated occupational health education and training programs and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI). Determines educational/training requirements for employees by analyzing existing compliance data. Works in conjunction with unit workplace supervisors to develop and conduct occupational health education training relative to both general and specific hazards. Sets up surveys, provides education, tracks and develops training, researches requirements and provides coordination to ensure programs are viable. (2) Manages the OSHA and AFOSH mandated occupational health medical surveillance program. Analyzes the results of Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) Industrial Hygiene Surveys, and determines the need for employee occupational health medical examinations (OHMEs). Analyzes scientific and compliance data to determine the scope and frequency of required occupational health surveillance. Reviews Department of Defense studies and documentation and disease control studies. Identifies specific target organs for medical testing when designing OHME requirements and determines appropriate biological indices IAW OSHA and AFOSH standards. Presents the completed surveillance packages to the Occupational Health Working Group (OHWG) and Aerospace Medicine Council (AMC) and implements the OHME requirements as directed. Advises and consults with wing leadership on health-related events and directs prevention strategies. (3) Coordinates OHMEs within the MDG and ensures pre-placement, annual/periodic, and termination examinations are completed. Reviews results of pre-placement OHMEs to recommend suitability for job placement. Updates and maintains the Preventive Health Assessment/Individual Medical Readiness (PIMR) Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS) Occupational Health database monthly to ensure employees are properly identified for OHMEs and conducts periodic reviews of medical records and industrial case files to ensure OHME data is properly documented and maintained. (4) Studies, analyzes and develops workplace-specific trends by summarizing, interpreting and managing OHME results. Performs quality insurance audits on all records that are on occupational review and flags for committee review and required follow up action. Advises on follow-up when trend analysis results deviate from normal values and presents this information to the OHWG and AMC. Communicates trend analysis results and the required follow-up actions to workplace supervisors. Evaluates industrial shops to ensure compliance with OSHA and AFOSH standards. Evaluates program effectiveness and quality of OHMEs administered quarterly and documents trends to provide periodic program summary to appropriate councils/committees and wing leadership. (5) Implements, manages and oversees the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). Analyzes BEE Industrial Hygiene Survey data to determine exposed personnel, ensures completion of audiometric testing, reviews test results to detect threshold shifts and recommends appropriate follow-up actions. Fit tests employees with appropriate hearing protection devices (HPD) and educates employees on program components and the proper use and care of their HPD. Ensures appropriate follow-up actions and documentation are accomplished on hearing losses to include coordinating with workplace supervisors to ensure the affected member completes all required follow-up hearing tests. Faxes patient information to a United States Air Force (USAF) Regional Audiologist, local audiologist referrals and Ear Nose Throat (ENT) referrals for final assessment and disposition. Electronically forwards all HCP data to the Brooks City-Base DOEHRS-HC Program Data Repository on a monthly basis. **Please refer to the Position Description for a complete description of work performed.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact please contact a Vermont Air National Guard recruiter at (802) 652-8054 prior to applying for this position.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• 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
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be a current member of the Vermont Air National Guard.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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 incumbent will be separated at the expiration of the term of appointment.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the Vermont Air National Guard. 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Vermont Air National Guard recruiter at (802) 660-8054 prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard. Military Grade: Enlisted: Rank will be individually addressed upon selection up to TSgt/E6 General Experience: Experience, education, or training which provided a basic knowledge of principles and practices related to the health care delivery system. Specialized Experience: Must have at least 18 months experience, education, or training which provided a working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs and requirements of health care delivery systems. Experience analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experience developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experience involving various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical activity. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): -- Knowledge encompassing a basic foundation in the physical and life sciences and mathematics. Knowledge of Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other federal laws and related program, and of DOD, USAF, and ANG regulations, policies and procedures related to Public Health and Occupational Health programs. -- Knowledge of a broad range of methods, techniques, and principles of occupational health sufficient to independently manage a local ANG Public Health program. -- Knowledge of Public Health and Epidemiology concepts, principles, and practices in support of mission effectiveness. Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of administering public health programs, but does not require full professional education and training in medical, social or other disciplines. -- Knowledge required in detecting, identifying and evaluating potential health hazards. -- Knowledge of methods for performing data and requirements analysis to include applicable computer software. -- Knowledge required in recommending controls, approaches, and/or personal protective equipment relative to the prevention of harmful exposures in the workplace or deployed setting. -- Knowledge of technical installation work processes/operations and equipment relative to their effect on the health and efficiency of employees working in industrial shops. -- Knowledge and skills sufficient to communicate effectively and educate employees, supervisors, and managers; interact effectively with other health specialists and officials and to properly prepare related correspondence and associated reports. 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. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. DO NOT copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address 158th Medical Group 10 Falcon Street South Burlington, VT 05403 US
• Name: Nathan Brimmer
• Phone: (802)338-3634
• Email: [email protected]