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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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Demonstrated mastery of the policies, principles, concepts, procedures, and methodologies governing USAF Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) and en route care systems (2) Expert application of clinical operations, medical standards of practice, the nursing process, AECM and clinical training requirements, medical and aircraft equipment utilization, logistical support, clinical research, evidence-based practice, program development, and advanced clinical techniques (3) Possesses expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, combined with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, to effectively plan, assess, and improve program performance and mission outcomes (4) Applies an in-depth understanding of Total Force AE structure-including active duty, Guard, and Reserve components-along with AE organizational missions and clinical/aerospace medical management to support mission execution, force development, and force utilization (5) Oversight of aeromedical operations, delivery of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight patient care, clinical aircrew training, AEF requirements, and contingency operations (6) Expert-level knowledge of Air Force organizational structure, governing publications, and the processes required to develop, coordinate, and publish policies and procedures (7) Demonstrates mastery of AE mission roles, functions, organizational constructs, and the operational relationships across DoD and Air Force entities to provide command-level guidance on clinical care delivery, training, and aircraft platforms.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Mastery level knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to USAF Aeromedical Evacuation and en route care systems including clinical operations, medical standards of practice, clinical training, aeromedical evacuation crew member (AECM) training, nursing process, medical and aircraft equipment, logistical support, evidenced based clinical practice and clinical research, and program management, principles and techniques. Previous experience as an Air Force Flight Nurse strongly desired.
2.Mastery knowledge of the AE mission, en route care environment, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance on en route clinical care delivery, AECM and clinical training, airframes. Master's degree in Nursing is highly desired
3. Expert clinical knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level programs for conducting major patient movement operations such as DOD wartime or contingency operations, peacetime operations, DSCA, National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), NATO, clinical flight and ground operations, tactical patient airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, acquisition, special operations and/or similar operations.
4. Advanced knowledge of international patient movement systems: including en route care capabilities, training and development of en route care providers. Previous experience in international aeromedical evacuation activities preferred.
5. Ability to foster inter-relationships and build coalitions for the various aspects of the AE program and skill in integrating competing priorities and programs in order to effectively develop a synergistic worldwide en route patient care transport system.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust operations to meet AE program requirements and objectives within available
resources (AFMS, MAJCOM, TF, LAF). Knowledge and experience managing, guiding and providing oversight of a variety of programmatic initiatives achieving organizational success.
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
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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:
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.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
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.
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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- Provides clinical subject matter expertise in all areas of global patient movement including clinical operations, evidenced-based clinical practice, and nursing processes.
- Program Development. Analyzes and evaluates US and foreign en route care program operations, clinical oversight, management and organizational effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.
- Recommends Business Process Improvements. Collaborates with USTRANSCOM, AFMS, AFRC,ANG, 18 AF and AMC/A3 to develop and recommend formal business process improvements and clinical performance measures as they relate to patient movement and en route support of AMCs roles lead agent for aeromedical evacuation and en route critical care.
- Integrated Process Team (IPT) and Working Group Activities. Prepares for and/or attendsmilitary sponsored activities to include the Global Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board(GPMJAB), Capabilities Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA), Air and Space InteroperabilityCouncil (ASIC), Aeromedical Evacuation Clinical Working Group (AECWG), AeromedicalEvacuation Council (AEC), Aeromedical Evacuation Oversight Board (AEOB), Critical CareExecutive Council and other activities as needed as a subject matter expert.
Conditions of employment
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- 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/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (Conus and OCONUS).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
- The position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Positions covered by this CPD must be reviewed for proper "Testing Designated Position" (TDP) coding to comply with the AF civilian drug demand reduction program (AFI- 44-107).
- This is a KEY position. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.
- Successful completion of an aeromedical flight course is required.
- This is a CENTRALLY managed position.
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Demonstrated mastery of the policies, principles, concepts, procedures, and methodologies governing USAF Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) and en route care systems (2) Expert application of clinical operations, medical standards of practice, the nursing process, AECM and clinical training requirements, medical and aircraft equipment utilization, logistical support, clinical research, evidence-based practice, program development, and advanced clinical techniques (3) Possesses expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, combined with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, to effectively plan, assess, and improve program performance and mission outcomes (4) Applies an in-depth understanding of Total Force AE structure-including active duty, Guard, and Reserve components-along with AE organizational missions and clinical/aerospace medical management to support mission execution, force development, and force utilization (5) Oversight of aeromedical operations, delivery of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight patient care, clinical aircrew training, AEF requirements, and contingency operations (6) Expert-level knowledge of Air Force organizational structure, governing publications, and the processes required to develop, coordinate, and publish policies and procedures (7) Demonstrates mastery of AE mission roles, functions, organizational constructs, and the operational relationships across DoD and Air Force entities to provide command-level guidance on clinical care delivery, training, and aircraft platforms.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Mastery level knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to USAF Aeromedical Evacuation and en route care systems including clinical operations, medical standards of practice, clinical training, aeromedical evacuation crew member (AECM) training, nursing process, medical and aircraft equipment, logistical support, evidenced based clinical practice and clinical research, and program management, principles and techniques. Previous experience as an Air Force Flight Nurse strongly desired.
2.Mastery knowledge of the AE mission, en route care environment, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance on en route clinical care delivery, AECM and clinical training, airframes. Master's degree in Nursing is highly desired
3. Expert clinical knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level programs for conducting major patient movement operations such as DOD wartime or contingency operations, peacetime operations, DSCA, National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), NATO, clinical flight and ground operations, tactical patient airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, acquisition, special operations and/or similar operations.
4. Advanced knowledge of international patient movement systems: including en route care capabilities, training and development of en route care providers. Previous experience in international aeromedical evacuation activities preferred.
5. Ability to foster inter-relationships and build coalitions for the various aspects of the AE program and skill in integrating competing priorities and programs in order to effectively develop a synergistic worldwide en route patient care transport system.
6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust operations to meet AE program requirements and objectives within available
resources (AFMS, MAJCOM, TF, LAF). Knowledge and experience managing, guiding and providing oversight of a variety of programmatic initiatives achieving organizational success.
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
********************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.
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.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.
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.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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