This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent performs a wide variety of administrative management duties under the general supervision of the Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) Supervisor Nurse Case Manager. This position is located at Fort Drum, NY.

Duties

Assists the supervisor and other Case Managers through data collection, analysis, developing, and implementing the case management program for SRU Soldiers in the Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP). Incumbent proceeds independently to plan and carry out assignments to include performance of other administrative and automation service duties in support of the medical management program. Assignments will require obtaining and presenting data and provision of advice necessary for the proper functioning and management of the organization, assigned/attached Soldiers, cadre and staff. Incumbent provides administrative support work and performs a variety of clerical duties for the SRU. Demonstrates a current and sound working knowledge of TRICARE benefits and medical management principles of military and civilian health care systems as related to the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) TRICARE program.

Requirements

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• TDY (Temporary Duty) may be required at least 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes communicates with a wide range of medical clinicians to ensure medical care for patients; uses various types of office automation equipment and software to prepare reports and enter and retrieve data; and maintains patient records in accordance with regulatory guidance. 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: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration. 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 the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address M1-W0E2T0 US ARMY SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk