About the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to provide instruction in all areas of medical and non-medical equipment and support equipment to include assembling, erecting, connecting and repacking of Deployable Medical Systems (DEPMEDS). The GS-1712 series covers positions concerned with administration, supervision, training program development, evaluation, or instruction in a program of training when the requirement of the work is a combination of practical knowledge.

Duties

Provides instruction in all areas of medical and non-medical equipment and support equipment. Instruction includes the procedures involved in assembling/erecting/ and/or connecting. Maintains instructional expertise and research changes in technical manuals, procedures, regulations, modifications, or any changes that will impact training materials or methods. Cleans and conducts preventative maintenance checks and service (PMCS) on all support items of equipment according to Army procedures. Conducts tours of the training site explaining all medical and non-medical equipment within the DMSET. (65%) Assists MEDCoE Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) by making recommendations for lesson plans. Sets up and observes training exercises, providing on the spot correction and assistance to students.

Requirements

• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license, State of Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License, and any installation, DOD and/or Federal license or certification required to operate the M1148.
• This position requires a physical exam in accordance with Occupational Health requirements.
• This position may require heavy lifting (in excess of 45 lbs).
• May be extreme weather conditions, may need to wear protective equipment e.g. respirators, safety glasses, etc.
• This position requires that the employee occasionally travel away from the normal duty station up to 10% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority 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 education and/or 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: One year of specialized experience that demonstrates a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction, which includes instructing student on assembly/disassembly of medical equipment for field/combat zones; administering a medical training program; Developing medical course curriculum for proper use and operation of complex medical and support equipment. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in education or a subject area related to the position to be filled, such as, Medical Education. 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) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Education and TrainingHealthcare ActivitiesOral CommunicationTeaching Others 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-07).

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address SB-W3VZAA US ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk