Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Public Health Technician providing specialized preventive health services and execution of applicable public health programs in the areas of Community Health and Force Health Management, while providing support to the Industrial Hygiene program for the 301st Fighter Wing, tenant unit and Geographically Separated Unit.

Duties

Plans, organizes and manages the installation Public Health Surveillance Program and provides support to the Industrial Hygiene program. Performs management of occupational health physical examinations, medical clearances/ waivers, and medical standards for the 301st Fighter Wing and its tenant units. Administers the food and public facility inspections IAW current Air Force and Food and Drug Administration guidance. Provides medical intelligence counseling to overseas deploying DoD personnel.

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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as rotating shifts, overtime, evenings, weekends, call back, uncommon tours of duty and holidays to (cont'd below)
• (cont'd from above) support reserve requirements and/or during exercises or contingency situations.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Required to operate a government vehicle (large truck or van) to conduct inspections. An appropriate valid Government driver’s license is required.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass (cont'd below)
• (cont'd from above) initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Knowledge and skills equivalent to at least a 7 level Public Health Technician is highly desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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, Technical and Medical Support Positions, Environmental Health Technician Series 0698. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of public health/ environmental health principles, concepts and methodologies to include Occupational Health survey and inspection techniques; Knowledge of industrial hygiene as it relates to occupational health concepts, principles, practices, and applicable regulations, standards, instructions or governing directives; Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives; Knowledge of medical standards and directives governing community health programs to manage the occupational health evaluation program. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least two full years of graduate education OR a master's degree with major study OR at least 24 hours in any combination of courses in the health, agricultural, biological, or physical sciences. NOTE: You must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: Knowledge of occupational and public health principles, concepts and methodologies to include public facility sanitation, survey and inspection techniques. Knowledge of analysis, evaluation, fact-finding and investigative techniques in order to gather data, identify significant factors, and recommend a solution from a number of possible alternatives. Knowledge of medical standards and directives governing community and occupational health programs. Knowledge of ear anatomy and physiology and how hazardous noise levels impact the human ear. Knowledge of food safety principles and safe handling procedures and training requirements. Skill in researching medical intelligence information, interpreting immunization and prophylaxis requirements and presenting deployment briefings. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to document findings, conduct briefings and interviews and to make recommendations when performing public health duties. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address NAS JRB Fort Worth 1780 Doolittle Avenue NAS JRB Fort Worth, TX 76127 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]