You will serve as a HEARING CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN in NMRTC JACKSONVILLE FL. THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense.

Duties

You will conduct baseline and monitoring hearing tests on personnel exposed to hazardous noise. You will interview patients to obtain and record information on past noise exposure, known diseases and/or injuries that may affect hearing, and on demographic data. You will record the results of the hearing tests on the proper forms and note any changes which may indicate the need for retesting and/or referral for diagnostic procedures. You will fit and dispense hearing protective devices for personnel exposed to hazardous noise. You will conduct daily performance checks on audiometric equipment to ensure normal operation.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience utilizing standardized audiometric procedures and regulations. Experience conducting valid hearing tests. Experience recognizing the changes which indicate the need for retesting or referrals. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Health Aid and Technician Series 0640 (opm.gov). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

SUBSTITUTION FOR EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

Contacts

• Address NMRTC JACKSONVILLE FL 2080 Child Street Jacksonville, FL 32214-5000 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]