About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Surgery, Urology Service at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio Texas. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Duties

Assist the Director in administering the Urology residency program by providing specialized technical and administrative support in the areas of accreditation, program requirements, and academic records. Provide guidance and assistance to the Director and Chief Resident in planning and developing continuing medical education (CME) programs in accordance with standards prescribed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Create, update, maintain, and manage sensitive databases for the residency program to ensure accurate and timely information management. Use database software to enter, revise, sort, and retrieve data for training files system, historical training files, and for tracking results of resident board certifying examinations. Provide administrative and clerical support in the areas of timekeeping, annual budget, incoming mail or correspondence, financial records, purchase requests for automated equipment. Provide guidance and assistance on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations to physicians and residents assigned to the service. Maintain a positive attitude and ability to prioritize and flex responsibilities to ensure Graduate Medical Education and Urology mission requirements are sustained.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) 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.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education 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: In order to qualify, your resume must demonstrate that you possess at least one year of specialized experience which includes providing administrative support for a hospital residency program, maintaining student personnel files, preparing proper documentation to set up agreements, and ensuring residents are properly credentialed for rotation. 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 (i.e., 18 semester hours) 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. 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementClericalDatabase Administration

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 JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk