NURSE (FLIGHT OPERATIONS)

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: to provide clinical oversight in the management and execution of nursing care competencies, organizational training, and flying training requirements supporting the aeromedical evacuation (AE) mission within an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron.

DUTY 1: Performs nursing care in the aeromedical environment. Critical Functions as senior medical member of AE crew in performance of aeromedical evacuation missions.
DUTY 2: Provides oversight for AES clinical and administrative programs. Critical Oversees daily squadron level operational clinical programs.
DUTY 3: Critical Oversees AE training programs to ensure assigned personnel are adequately trained in specialty and mission requirements. Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates squadron clinical training programs.
DUTY 4: Critical Plans, develops, and administers specialized aircrew training program for aeromedical aircrew members. Develops training objectives and trains aircrew members; monitors individual training development for training, initial and recurring aircrew training and qualification requirements.
DUTY 5 Critical Represents the nursing and aircrew functions to external agencies such as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Veterans Affairs (VA), state and local emergency management officials along with wing and HQ functional representatives; establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships to further organizational goals.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be a current member of the AF Reserves or willing/qualified to join
• The position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a security clearance level designated for this position.
• 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/
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• This posn is subject to provision of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must sign a mobility agreement
• Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position and unit) on their application.
• 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.
• This position is designated as a mobility position. The incumbent must be willing to move/transfer to another unit/location on a lateral or promotion basis as directed by HQ AFRC.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

THIS IS AN AIR RESERVE TECHNICIAN OFFICER POSITION.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position located at 433 AEROMED EVAC SQ with the military rank of Lt Col, AFSC: 046F3. For questions concerning military eligibility please contact the Air Force Reserve Qualification Center at 1-800-257-1212.

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, Individual Occupational Requirements for Nursing Series, 0610.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the , , , or an accrediting body recognized by the at the time the degree was obtained. AND LICENSURE: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the .In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
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. Skillful application of nursing practice and clinical standards of care to the AE mission planning process.
2. Knowledge and skill applying applicable federal, DoD and USAF program requirements and guidance to the AE mission area. Knowledge and skill instructing flight nursing for ground & in-flight training, initial & upgrade training for instructors/examiners.
3. Ability to plan, organize and supervise clinical and aircrew aspects of AE clinical operations. Ability to manage USAF training programs.
4. Knowledge of AE mission, command relationships, operational concepts, contingency, mobility, and plans requirements. Knowledge of relationships between various USAF entities, MAJCOMs and DOD in overall planning and execution of military operations.
5. Ability to analyze changes in operational mission environment and direct organizational changes to meet emerging requirements. Ability to resolve complex issues and maintain good working relations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
6. Qualified and current aeromedical aircrew member at the FN Instructor/Examiner level IAW AFI 11-2AE V1.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
1. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer 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 be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA).
2. Must maintain mission-ready, aircrew (flying status) at flight instructor (FI) and flight examiner (FE) qualification level. Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass aircrew standardization/evaluation examinations consisting of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and ability.
3. Aircrew and management duties include stress (both mental and physical), including but not limited to, exposures to extremes of all stress of flight (temperature, vibration, barometric pressure, partial pressure of oxygen, noise, humidity, fatigue).
4. Aircrew duties may include exposure to other hazards associated with aircraft flight, including but not limited to, combat aircrew training sorties, low level flight, formation flight or aerial refueling,. During engine running on-load and off-load, may be exposed to dangers posed by the engines and high velocity exhaust. As a healthcare provider, member may be exposed to clinical/pathological dangers associated with patient care of sick or injured in an operational/aerial healthcare environment.
5. The incumbent may be required to work an uncommon tour of duty with brief advance notice as necessary to meet special or essential unscheduled activities.
6. The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY).
7. This position requires current, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) licensure and requisite skills training/qualification to maintain nursing licensure. Completion of USAF Flight Nurse Course and aeromedical evacuation crewmember (AECM) qualification/currency is required/
8. The position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain various ADPE skills and accounts such as TRAC2ES, GDSS2, SMS, MRDSS, AFTR, and others. Incumbent will also be required to analyze data and collect, evaluate and extrapolate data for other systems/programs such as operational reports, training summaries, flying/participation and other similar programs.
9. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force, DoD, and civilian sector operational health care systems to include, ancillary/support services, managed and contract care, medical operations and in-route medical support, and adjunct health care systems. Ability to manage/coordinate nursing programs to encompassing: logistics, operations/support, human resources, patient administration, patient safety, medication management, aircrew training, staff development, and advanced clinical certification programs.
10. The position requires the incumbent to research, present and evaluate clinical competency training/qualification and advanced clinical/nursing skills to assigned organizational nursing and non-healthcare provider personnel to ensure licensure, certifications and competencies meet program requirements and applicable nursing/medical standards of care prescribed for the aeromedical evacuation operational environment.
11. This is an AFRC key management position, in which, the incumbent is required to formulate, determine, and/or influence policies. Must be highly knowledgeable of the AFRC mission and responsibilities.
12. Must possess demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities essential to successful accomplishment of responsibilities inherent in this position

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-11 grade level or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks

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.

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 to check accreditation.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.