Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered & other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose is to serve as the Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) level Accession Medical Standard Program Analyst, analyze & evaluate issues, develop recommendations on behalf of the AFRS Chief Medical Officer, resolve problems/issues of effectiveness & accuracy of work operations in USAF & USSF accession medical & special duty certification programs.

Duties

Functions as the Total Force key focal point and functional expert using a mastery of management and organizational principles, along with a comprehensive knowledge of physical standards and program management expertise, guidance, and processes, to analyze and respond to USAF and USSF occupational suitability high level inquiries (HLIs) or congressional information requests. Develops standardized, consistent responses utilizing data driven risk matrixes to formulate comprehensive medical risk analyses, executive summaries and informational products as needed for AFRS CMO, DAF SG and SAF LL inquiries. Using Expert knowledge of missions, programs, and organizational relations teamed with a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques for measures covering complex health managerial issues in order to inform standardized policy for the response to and/or vector HLI or SECAF accessions waiver requests. Supports the AFRS CMO planning process with a comprehensive knowledge of medical program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of program events and milestones, and a range of methods of evaluating the significance and impact of medical standards program accomplishments. Researches and prepares Command supplements to Air Force directives pertaining to medical examination requirements, techniques, and standards. Acts as the primary Air Force Recruiting Service representative for all meetings, workshops, and briefings with other DoD agencies where high level inquiries, medical standards policy, requirements, interpretation, and applicability are the subject matter.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Safeguards sensitive patient information and/or files IAW with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
• Position will require occasional TDY assignments and travel in military or civilian aircraft.
• Attends meetings and training courses sponsored by the Air Force, sister services, civilian organizations, and other agencies (away from duty location) to maintain technical advisor/expert status.
• Highly desired for this employee to have bachelor’s degree in health care administration and/or business administration with experience working in the Military Health System.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Health System Administration Series 0671 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically, Thorough knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in overall development and execution of DoD policies and procedures for Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment or Induction in the Military Services and Military Academies, Air Force and Sister Service Standards of Medical Fitness and applying medical standards to AF personnel, aviators and other special operational duty personnel, Thorough knowledge of the USAF medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues. Note: Resume must show supporting details. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically. 2. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of health care management topics, with strong emphasis on issues related to the practice of Aviation Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Topics of primary importance include: physical examination standards for retention and accessions, deployment medicine, and examination techniques. 3. Comprehensive knowledge in the area of analyzing, interpreting, and applying medical standards to Total Force Air Force and United States Space Force personnel, aviators and other special operational duty personnel. 4. Knowledge of the USAF and USSF medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues. 5. Skill in negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations when they involve substantial resources, extensive changes, or conflict with organizational desires. Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with DoD, SAF, MAJCOM, MTF and other external agency personnel. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively. 6. Ability to interpret and implement DoD, Air Force, Space Force and MAJCOM policies and procedures and to develop service wide regulations and operating instructions in the absence of defined guidelines sufficient to achieve an effective access program. Ability to use, manipulate, and or synthesize various data systems (AIMWTS, PEPP, AFRISS-TF) and sources of information to cross-correlate data and metrics to evaluate data within the context of operational environment, develop COAs to better support mission objectives, select and coordinate with appropriate parties of interest, and champion AFRS and DAF/SG selected opportunities. 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.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Randolph AFB 550 D Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]