About the Position: This position is located in the Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is a diverse city nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia. Tacoma is located on the shores of Commencement Bay, within pristine eyesight of Mount Rainier. World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the mild climate.

Duties

Provide administrative support services to Soldiers undergoing processing through the Army Disability System. Assist members from time of receipt of notification of pending Medical Evaluation Board through the stages of processing until completion of the Clinical Evaluation Process and forwarding to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEBLO) Liaison Officer. Explain significance of completion of forms (intake form, physical form) to ensure all conditions are assessed accurately during the board process. Coordinate with the physician and physician assistant to ensure all abnormal conditions are assessed by consultation to the specialty clinic. Prepare and assemble required forms and records for medical boards and Temporary Disability Retired Lists (TDRL), Complete record after patient has met the medical board, typed additional entries/forms, and obtaining necessary signatures. Ensure all treatment requested by the physician has been scheduled and reschedules when necessary. Prepare various types of flow charts, procedure charts, and standards computation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation, (Tier 1) (NACI).
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• This appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• Applicant must successfully complete the 6I-F4/340-F3 training and certification course within 180 days of their appointment and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. This Position is being filled at the GS-06 or GS-07 level. Management may select at either grade with the full performance being at the GS-07 level. Duties described above reflect the full performance GS-07 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. For the GS-06: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes which includes assisting with health care information processes, procedures or inquires and utilizing an automated software to input or retrieve data or schedule appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). For the GS-07: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing administrative support duties related work in connection with assisting in providing services with disability and health care information in the processes, procedures, or inquiries and utilizing an automated software system to input or retrieve data or schedule appointments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). In addition to meeting the specialized experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below: Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer SkillsOral CommunicationTechnical CompetenceWritten Communication GS-06 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). GS-07 Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83DE DHA PUGET SOUND MKT-MADIGAN DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98431 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk