THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST Title 32, Position Description Number D1472000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. The purpose of this position is to assist in planning, controlling, conducting, and administering the operational and medical activities with direct responsibility for assigned programs, to train and evaluate traditional Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist proficiency and competency, and provide ground and flight instruction for developing and upgrading the skills of traditional Aeromedical Evacuation Specialists. Performs a variety of duties associated with nursing services/patient care on Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights, and on the ground. The incumbent administers AE activities and reviews and coordinates projects and activities on behalf of the Squadron Commander and the Operations Group Commander. Incumbent insures that command medical and operational policies are applied and carried out in the day-to-day operation of an Air National Guard (ANG) Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Plans, organizes, and implements programs, policies, and procedures designed to ensure unit readiness for wartime tasking capability. Develops and implements training plans/opportunities. Initiates training waivers as required and forwards them to appropriate agency/office in accordance with applicable directives. Interprets and complies with all applicable directives. Flying duties may include flight examiner and flight instructor assignments as the mission may dictate. Manages medical service personnel in planning, providing, and evaluating patient care activities and related training programs, both on the aircraft and on the ground. Organizes and directs administrative and operational duties. Coordinates with the Executive Management Team and participates in managing medical and operational services. Maintains functional control of enlisted medical service personnel, ensures effective use of manpower, materiel, and money, and coordinates clinical activities with medical and base agencies. Plans, directs, and implements AE procedures. Inspects activities and procedures, interprets findings, and recommends/implements corrective action. Assists the Executive Management Team with developing, interpreting, and evaluating regulations, policies, and procedures. Oversees and participates in the implementation of continual quality improvement plans and programs. Collects and analyzes data and manages the unit's Quality Improvement/Risk Management program. Establishes and is responsible for on-the-job (OJT) training, the sustainment training program for enlisted personnel, proficiency training, and acts as trainer and certifying official. Determines training needs, schedules personnel for appropriate training, and conducts follow-up review to ensure appropriate training has been accomplished. Maintains related records on training received. Closely monitors progress of personnel in upgrade training. Advises Commander when any trainee is approaching overtime training status and recommends corrective action(s) to be taken. Ensures sufficient time is made available during training periods for unit OJT Supervisors and trainees to document appropriate training. Coordinates with host medical facilities for providing appropriate training during Annual Tour (AT) activity, and in support of plan objectives. Performs analysis of manning documents and individual skills possessed to determine unit readiness. Member (AECM)continuation training (Air Force Instruction [AFI] 11-2AE, Vol I, Ch 3) requirements necessary to maintain qualification are accomplished. Assures all AECM's meet continuation training requirements for each flight. Monitors, observes, and records medical crew activities prior to, during, and after in-flight missions. Develops and implements training scenarios and determines tasks to test aircrew knowledge, skills, and abilities, to include but not limited to rapid decompression, fire, hypoxia, and/or medical problems. Evaluates and critiques aircrew performance. Compiles reports of deficiencies and achievements of periodic inspections of unitactivities. Recommends corrective actions as appropriate, for improving unit operations. Interprets regulations andresolves administrative problems pertaining to the operation of the unit.

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 a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, 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.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-3 to E-6 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in a career skill competency level immediately below the next higher level. Must have validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Military or civilian working knowledge is required in general clerical procedures; medical terminology; regulations, and directives; medical ethics; health records administration; principles of coding; and anatomy or physiology programs. Must have at least 12 months military or civilian experience at a novice competency level in one of the medical service core functions, which are prescribed as: Health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information management and information technology, medical logistics, or medical readiness (including aeromedical evacuation). Have military or civilian working experiences and knowledge in analyzing and recommending solutions to complicated problems. Experienced in developing and implementing various policies and procedures used in the state medical programs. Experienced in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel and public relations within a medical unit or medical activity.

Education

May substitute an educational-degree study program for some specialized experience factors.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address OK 137th Special Operations Wing 5624 Air Guard Drive Oklahoma City, OK 73179 US
• Name: Rachel Surine
• Phone: 405-228-5575
• Email: [email protected]