About This Position
THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1171000 and is part of the ND AMEDD, National Guard.
Qualifications
PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. NDNG Areas of Considerations (T32 Excepted Service) Area I: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employees (Tenure 1 & 2) Area II: All onboard NDARNG Federal Employee (Tenure 3) Area III: All NDNG military members Area IV: All Military Members Area V: All U.S. Citizens MILITARY GRADES: Officer O3-O5 COMPATIBILE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: Area of Concentration (AOC): O5A (AMEDD OFFICER IMMATERIAL) QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying.
Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.
You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.
This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. In order to qualify for this position, an applicant must meet the required positive education requirement: An Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management. Other completed degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research or other closely-related degree fields (includes any Medical Field Professional Degree).
OR
A Graduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, or other business-related equivalent (includes any Medical Field Professional Degree).
In addition to the education requirement, an applicant must meet the specialized experience. Specialized experience: An applicant must possess 1 year of specialized experience, at the GS 11 level or civilian equivalent, which requires specialized and expanded knowledge of the Health Service Program's principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Experience includes: 1) Performing health services management; hospital administration and practice; contractual and accounting fundamentals; quality management; human resource management; and biometrics; 2) Knowledge of nursing standards of practice; 3) Experience in the medical service core functions, which are defined as health facilities, health plan management, medical resources, health care information management and information technology, medical logistics, or medical readiness to include aeromedical evacuation; and 4) Managing/Supervising Health Services Program work functions and discipline requirements.
Major Duties
The purpose of the position is to plan, coordinate, direct, and implement the medical readiness administrative programs of the state and provide oversight for the other programs located in the Office of the State Surgeon. Oversees and manages the medical readiness program of the state, which includes planning, coordinating, and providing guidance to all medical resources within the state. Develops, plans, coordinates, and institutes medical policies to implement higher-level directives and federal law to provide optimum guidance and support to subordinate organizations.
Represents the State Surgeon as the principal full-time medical advisor to The Adjutant General, Component Commanders, the Chief of Staff, and other directorate level staff elements, and as a liaison with all State, NGB, and Federal organizations concerning medical matters. Serves as liaison between Occupational Health and the State Surgeon. Manages all resources budgeted to the state for medical programs.
Supervises Preventive Medicine Section personnel. Ensures that medical training and medical logistical readiness of all units are in accordance with the priority of the units concerned. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance.
Education
To receive credit for education, you must provide a copy of your transcripts as supporting documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Healthcare Operations Administration Strategic Thinking
Additional Information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12926981 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.
You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
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After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Required Documents
There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE: Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.
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YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
- A copy of your recent SF 50.
- Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim: Transcripts, Certifications, Course completion certificates, at least three work related references, separate sheet for justifications to competency statements if not addressed within your resume.
Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).