This position serves as Chief of the Radiology department of the Blackfeet Service Unit. In addition to the administrative/supervisory, the position also performs variety of basic and complex radiographic examinations.

Duties

Assign and monitor daily work duties of all staff in the Radiology Department Direct all Radiology Operations and Safety Responsible for developing, implementing and revising policies and procedures for the department. Responsible for continued Radiology Accreditation with the American College of Radiology

Requirements

Qualifications

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT: These positions are eligible to be filled through Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct Hire Authority [DHA]. The Direct Hire Authority has been authorized by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and Part 337, Subpart B, Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations [5 CFR]. If filled utilizing DHA, the following is applicable: all applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The "rule of three," Veteran's preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to the Direct Hire process. Indian Preference does apply. To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Series 0647 (opm.gov) In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: supervise or oversee other staff members in x-ray by review of assignments, evaluate performance, counsel on work, performance or conduct issues, interview potential hires; ensure accreditation requirements are maintained with the x-ray program in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines; receive and complete requests from medical provider for examinations, i.e., computerized axial tomographic scanning of heads and/or bodies, non-complex and complex x-rays and images, consult with medical providers on requests received, provide expert reading of requests received; assure radiology equipment is properly maintained and repaired, calibrations of equipment are properly completed. AND SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: A certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Time In Grade (Merit Promotion Candidates Only) Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Blackfeet Service Unit PO Box 760 760 Hospital Circle Browning, MT 59417 US
• Name: Isaiah Franklin
• Phone: 605-277-6334
• Email: [email protected]