This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Enlisted, accomplishes a variety of duties providing direct support to the Senior ART on the overall day to day program management activities for all aspects of medical administrative, military and civilian personnel management, budget and management analysis supporting operational requirements of wing and squadron Force Protection Health programs. DUTIES: Duty 1 - Provides deployment support in developing, planning and conducting training and evaluations needed to assess squadron readiness, mobility, and deployment requirements. Duty 2 - Provides direct support to the Senior ART in planning, organizing, directing and executing the Health Care Operations and Programs of the medical administrative and paraprofessional activities of the Medical Unit. Duty 3 - Financial management responsibilities. Compiles data for submission to the Senior ART and Commander and participates in the Financial Working Group (FWG). Duty 4 - Participates in managing the overall IM/IT automation programs. Duty 5 - Assists with the management of Quality Assurance for Health Standards and Health Force Protection Programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance as a condition of employment.
• 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/
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• AFSC: 4A0X1

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 Management Positions, series 0301. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge and experience in applying medical administrative, personnel, training and performance/process improvement concepts, principles, and theories; and qualitative analysis methods relating to the management of the medical unit and the medical force protection programs supporting the wing. OR Education: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree or LL.B. or J,D., in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position.NOTE: You must submit a copy of college transcripts. 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERALTIME-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-07 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 medical operations and management principles, policies and procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of medical plans, programs and requirements. Knowledge of Air Force Reserve medical service mission, organization, programs and functions to include carrying out medical training and administrative programs to ensure medical mission can be effectively accomplished. Knowledge of SORTS reporting and medical readiness policy and requirements Knowledge of a wide range of technical/professional medical administrative concepts, theories, procedures and techniques, as well as specialized knowledge of wartime medical operations and missions. Knowledge of instructions governing MPA/RPA, CMAS, telecommuting, annual tours, inactive and active duty and formal school program. Knowledge of Air Force medical planning and programming concepts and a thorough knowledge of squadron's medical mission, equipment specifications (Allowance Standards) and operational parameters. Knowledge of medical administrative programs throughout the Air Force Reserve in order to conduct studies, analyze findings and make recommendations on substantive program changes within the squadron. Skill and ability to prepare project and staff reports and to deliver briefings to high level officials both civilian and military. Ability to plan and organize work and communicate both orally and in writing. Knowledge and skill in the use of office systems and related computer programs to include spreadsheets, database management, word processing, web based filing system and presentations. Knowledge of information management/information technology systems and procedures. Knowledge of enlisted medical Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) training and skill level requirements to include Air Force Instructions for OJT and Air Force Reserve Medical Services sustainment training program, annual training program and UTA scheduling program. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties, however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA) weekends. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY). May be required to work overtime to meet special workload demands. Assumes responsibility of the supervisor in their absence. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Individuals selected for ART positions must meet both civilian qualifications and uniformed military requirements. In addition to meeting civilian qualifications, applicants must obtain military membership in the Air Force Reserve, wear the uniform, maintain job-specific military specialty requirements, and meet other military qualifications such as age, height, weight, and physical fitness standards. For more information click here and speak with an Air Force Reserve Recruiter.

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 AFRC Non-ART Locations 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]