HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Your tasks

Functions as the Total Force key focal point and functional expert using a mastery of management and organizational principles, along with a comprehensive knowledge of physical standards and program management expertise, guidance, and processes, to analyze and respond to USAF and USSF occupational suitability high level inquiries (HLIs) or congressional information requests. Using Expert knowledge of missions, programs, and organizational relations teamed with a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques for measures covering complex health managerial issues in order to inform standardized policy for the response to and/or vector HLI or SECAF accessions waiver requests. Researches and prepares Command supplements to Air Force directives pertaining to medical examination requirements, techniques, and standards. Interfaces with USAF and USSF accession sources, the Air Staff and interservice agencies in the exchange of common interest information regarding physical standards. Acts as the primary Air Force Recruiting Service representative for all meetings, workshops, and briefings with other DoD agencies where high level inquiries, medical standards policy, requirements, interpretation, and applicability are the subject matter.

Requirements

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, GS-0671 series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must include: Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically, Thorough knowledge of the relationship of the various military entities involved in overall development and execution of DoD policies and procedures for Medical Standards for Appointment, Enlistment or Induction in the Military Services and Military Academies, Air Force and Sister Service Standards of Medical Fitness and applying medical standards to AF personnel, aviators and other special operational duty personnel, Thorough knowledge of the USAF medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues. Note: Resume must show supporting details.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and quantitative and qualitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems to isolate discrepancies or identify trends that impact organizational mission objectives both operationally and strategically. 2. Extensive knowledge of a wide range of health care management topics, with strong emphasis on issues related to the practice of Aviation Medicine and Occupational Medicine. Topics of primary importance include physical examination standards for retention and accessions, deployment medicine, and examination techniques. 3. Comprehensive knowledge in the area of analyzing, interpreting, and applying medical standards to Total Force Air Force and United States Space Force personnel, aviators and other special operational duty personnel. 4. Knowledge of the USAF and USSF medical command structure, mission, programs, and organizational relationships plus a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation, laws, regulations, and initiatives that affect the health care administration and professions to develop and execute complex studies that involve multiple locations, a variety of programs, and numerous issues. 5. Skill in negotiating with management to accept and implement recommendations when they involve substantial resources, extensive changes, or conflict with organizational desires. Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with DoD, SAF, MAJCOM, MTF and other external agency personnel. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively. 6. Ability to use, manipulate, and or synthesize various data systems (AIMWTS, PEPP, AFRISS-TF) and sources of information to cross-correlate data and metrics to evaluate data within the context of operational environment, develop COAs to better support mission objectives, select and coordinate with appropriate parties of interest, and champion AFRS and DAF/SG selected opportunities. Ability to interpret and implement DoD, Air Force, Space Force and MAJCOM policies and procedures and to develop service wide regulations and operating instructions in the absence of defined guidelines sufficient to achieve an effective access program.

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.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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. *****************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS***************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

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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 to serve as the Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) level Accession Medical Standards Program Analyst.