About the Position: Serves as a Lead Medical Technician in a Military Entrance Processing Station over 3-5 Medical Technicians (GS-0645-06 or military equivalent). Incumbent of this position provides technical expertise, guidance and leadership to the Medical Exam Group. This is a permanent position.

Duties

Distributes and balances the workload among employees. Conducts on-the-job training of new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices. Manages medical consultations. Provides technical guidance on standardized procedures, policies and directives. Performs immediate first aid to applicants with adverse reactions. Provides assistance with handling of difficult situations (i.e., interpretation of doctor’s orders, managing unruly applicants, etc.) Provides input to supervisor on performance of employees. Communicates and coordinates day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Applicant must be physically able to perform (demonstrate) and evaluate military physical aptitude (maneuvers) tests.
• Must use restrictive and protective clothing such as surgical gloves, employee cannot wear exposing footwear.
• Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.
• Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.
• Successfully complete the applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency 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 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or specialized 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes measuring vital signs of applicants/patients (i.e., taking blood pressure, pulse, respiration readings); Collecting specimens (i.e., blood, urine, tissue) from lab or directly from patient; Conducting a medical test (i.e., Audiometry, electrocardiograms (EKGs), Breath Alcohol Tests (BAT); Ensures the proper maintenance of medical testing and evaluative equipment.; Verifies applicant identities using biometrics (digital fingerprints and photographs);Inputting and reviewing data for Electronic Health Record. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position, such as, Medical Technology/Technician, Medical Assistant, Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, or related to the field. (You must attach your transcript.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. (You must attach your transcript.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Developing OthersLeveraging DiversityProblem SolvingTechnical Credibility 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-6). If you are a current, Federal employee, you must include your pay plan, series and grade in your work experience(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if your step reflects '00', you must include your current salary for each position.

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 BR-W4ELAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD DO NOT MAIL San Diego, CA 92101 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk