About the Position: Serve as a Policy Writer in HQ, Medical Command, G-3/5/7, Army Recovery Care Program (ARCP) for the development of Army regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts analysis of existing doctrines and policies, writes and coordinates changes, develops new procedures and policies as needed, and gains approval based on decisions made.

Duties

Serves as a Policy Writer in the Synchronization Division, Policy Branch of the ARCP for the development of Army regulations and procedures. Prepares long- and short- range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives. Position requires a strong analytical ability, use of sound judgment, objectivity, ability to work with others, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to develop innovative and feasible solutions.

Requirements

• Able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance
• Up to 10% TDY may be required

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the work 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 is defined as: Reviews and analyzes operation/execution orders, policies, guidance, standard operating procedures, technical reports, information papers, technical guides, fact sheets, and special educational literature and other documents to determine their impact on developing policies for ARCP. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Change ManagementCommunicating ResultsDecision Making Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address M1-W6A3AA US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk