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: Within the framework of management objectives and priorities, the incumbent renders advice on, or provides behavioral health case review and analysis on medical issues related to cases being considered by the Air Force Review Boards Agency, (AFRBA).

Duties

Serves as a Psychologist and advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force Personnel Council on medical cases related to Behavioral Health (BH) issues being considered by the AFRBA. Acts as a consultant to AFRBA panels/boards, including the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR) and the Discharge Review Board (DRB), where evaluating mental health evidence is required.

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
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Must be eligible for secret security clearance and must maintain such 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, Administrative and Mangement Positions, Psychology Series 0180 + IOR BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: major or equivalent in psychology for all specializations except clinical psychology and counseling psychology. NOTE: Must submit transcripts with your application. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge and experience in the practice clinical psychology. Expert mastery of the principles and concepts of the relevant laws, directives, regulations, and court decisions relating to medically-based cases to plan, organize, manage, coordinate, execute, and evaluate/support/defend decisions made by the Air Force Review Boards Agency (AFRBA). As a recognized expert, provides advisory services issues throughout the agency using knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, statutes, directives, executive orders, policies, methods, precedent decisions and expert knowledge of mental health/behavioral issues. Possess the acumen to review, analyze, and brief detailed mental health conditions and procedures for board adjudication. Communicate and negotiate policies, guidance and issues, in written and oral form, to federal executive level management, mid-level officials, employees, and organizations. 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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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. Expert knowledge in the field of Psychology and experience in the treatment of patients having mental health issues acquired through a PhD in Psychology. 2. Knowledge of the substantive medical standards contained and/or prescribed in applicable federal laws, Department of Defense and Air Force regulations, policies, and principles pertaining to current and former service members or eligible next of kin 3. Knowledge of medical treatment facility operations, Medical Evaluation Board procedures, Physical Evaluation Board appeal procedures, determinants of unfitness, eligibility for disability compensation, and the full range of the mental illnesses, or aberrational behavior and the interpretation of physical examination findings, evaluation of medical records, diagnostic tests, and patient interviews to determine appropriate outcome of claims. 4. Ability to review and evaluate medical evidence and information reported by clinical medical officers or specialty consultants in order to prepare a sound evaluation for Board consideration. 5. Knowledge of Congressional legislation, DoD Directives, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Air Force policy guidance on all facets of Air Force Review and Correction of Records Process with primary emphasis on defined medical statutes, laws, policies, and requirements. 6. Skill in preparing written communication/presentations and effective oral communication on matters, issues and inquiries relating to well-founded facts and precedents which involve medical/behavioral observations and/or opinions that contribute, support, and uphold board reviews and decisions. 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 AF Review Boards Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]