AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION SPECIALIST

Summary

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: As an Air Reserve Technician (ART), assists and advises on the effective management and use of squadron resources to fulfill the aeromedical evacuation mission. DUTIES: Manages unit readiness and operations programs. Provides deployment oversight for all individuals deploying in support of contingencies, either through mobilization or volunteerism, exercises or emergency sourcing requests from HHQ. Provides technical AET upgrade and proficiency training/instruction to assigned aeromedical air crew members. Coordinates the accomplishment of requirements involved with mission scheduling preparation, planning, and coordination. Evaluates and oversees the enlisted specialty training program to ensure enlisted personnelobtainthe required AFSC skill level and appropriate Special Experience Identifier (SEI) or prefix. Manages medical and non-medical equipment supply account. Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations of the unit's Standardization andEvaluationprogram and the Aeromedical Evacuation Technician training program.

Qualifications

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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes advising leadership and functions on medical readiness, mission capabilities, and general management policies; applying Aeromedical Evacuation Tactics, Techniques Processes, war readiness plans, Aeromedical ConOps, and Homeland Support operational plans to align functional interrelationships; analyzing operational and financial data using statistical, investigative, and accounting-type tools to generate clear written findings; delivering high-impact briefings, leads professional discussions, conducts training workshops, and drafts comprehensive staff reports; instructing aerospace medicine theory in aeromedical evacuation settings, maintaining active flight instructor qualifications and technical competency. FEDERALTIME-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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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: Knowledge of AE operations, principles, policies, procedures and a comprehensive knowledge of support programs, concepts, practices, and requirements relative to Air Force operations, medical, and readiness programs. Knowledge in the special aeromedical equipment, aircraft systems as it pertains to patient care,and multiple aircraftsystems are required for the assigned missions. Advanced knowledge of the theory of basic medical concepts as they apply to non-standardsituations. Knowledge of the types, capacities, and configuration of transport aircraft as it pertains toaeromedical evacuation;fundamental weight and balance factors related to special equipment requirements designed for AEairlift. Expert knowledge on emergency medical and aircraft equipment and oxygen requirements. Knowledge for patient care, electrical systems, current flying directives, interpretation of loading plans, applicable technical publications, and egress and survival procedures. Knowledge of theory of aerial effects directly related to medical care and treatment of patients and aircraft systems operations. Knowledge of analytical investigative statistical and accounting-type data analysis tools and techniques to develop and present analytical findings in a clear, concise, written and oral format. Skill in using a computer (a variety of software and hardware, i.e., word processor, spreadsheet, graphic presentations, e-mail), to aid in the performance of a broad range of diversified functions. Skill and ability to prepare projects and staff reports and to deliver briefings to other senior staff members and management personnel at all levels. Ability to plan, organize, and conduct training and information workshops and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. Incumbent must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules will be so aligned to allow the individual to function fully on unit training assembly (UTA)weekends. The incumbent may be required to fly in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty(TDY)assignments. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours. Must be certified obtain and maintain certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. Revised 24 Jun 16/JDS Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations to include random no-notice evaluations. Must obtain and maintain a mission ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level at aUniversallyQualified AECM. Completion of the Air Force Trainer-Certifier program is desirable. Flight Examiner (FE) qualification is highly desired. 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. This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Reserve units and members; are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency. For additional information regarding ART positions and/or military qualifications, please call 1-800-257-1212. Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the AF Reserve. Retired military that have active AF Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignment (position) on the application. A military service member's statement of service/certification will be accepted IF a terminal leave form or DD214 cannot be provided. The statement/certification should indicate member's separation from active duty is within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.