Nurse (Flight Operations) - Military Requirement
Location: McGuire AFB New Jersey
Description: Department of the Air Force is presently looking of Nurse (Flight Operations) - Military Requirement right now, this position will be placed in New Jersey. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This is an Air Reserve Technician Officer
position.
Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) are part of ! the regular civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service. In addition, ARTs are required to maintain active membership in an Air Force Reserve unit so long as they occupy ART positions. As members of reserve units, ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month. In addition, they are eligible for 15 days active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay. Air Force Reserve units and members are subject to immediate call to active duty in mobilization to meet a national emergency.
This announcement may be used to fill upcoming like positions described herein. Certificates may be established and used for 90 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Retired military are usually ineligible for membership in the the Air Force Reserve. Retired military personnel who have active Air Force Reserve assignments may apply provided they show assignm! ent (position and unit) on their application.
The Gov! ernment's most important asset is its people.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must be a United States Citizen
Travel expenses will not be paid
Incentives will not be offered
Military AFSC & Rank: 046F3/Maj
If selected, you must sign a mobility agreement prior to appointment.
Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve military requirements
DUTIES:
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The primary purpose of this Air Reserve Technician (ART) Officer position is to serve as a Nurse (Flight Operations), providing standardization/evaluation, administration, guidance, and expert professional advice for in-flight nursing care in an aeromedical evacuation unit. As such, the incumbent will plan, develop and administer training programs for nursing personnel (flight nurses and medical technicians) and serve as Flight Nurse, Instructor, and Examiner to ensure the effectiveness of the unit in meeting mission requirements.
! QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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Basic Education Requirement: Completion of a degree program in nursing or equivalent diploma from a professional nursing program. Education must be approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Nursing accreditation agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education meet the criteria for nationally recognized nursing accrediting agency.
(A copy of your nursing program transcripts is mandatory for verification purposes)
License Requirement: Applicants must have an
active
, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
(A photo copy of your current registered nurse certificate identifying expiration date is mandatory)
Specialized Experience: You must have one year (52 we! eks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 or next lower qu! alifying pay band in other pay systems in the Federal service performing work which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Typically this experience would involve providing care to patients in hospitals, clinics, occupational health units, homes, schools and communities; administering anesthetic agents and supportive treatments to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures; teaching, performing research in one or more phases of the field of nursing; or consulting and advising nurses who provide direct care to patients
.
(To be creditable, specialized experience must meet the above quality level requirements).
See KSAs under 'How You Will Be Evaluated'
Substitution of Education for Experience: For the GS-11 - Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D, or equivalent) or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate educ! ation in a relevant field of study (nursing)
OR
Combining Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. For more information on combining experience and education, please refer to website:
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-05.asp
NOTE: Foreign education must be evaluated by an approved organization. The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be of some help in providing information on these organizations. Visit: Council for Higher Education Accreditation
http://www.chea.org/
***Also, include an English translation of the foreign transcript. ***
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position may or will require incumbent to:
(1)
Fly in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
(2) !
The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART dutie! s: however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
(3)
Position requires a background security investigation to determine suitability for employment and/or a security clearance. Must obtain and retain clearance level designated for this position.
(4)
Work an uncommon tour of duty.
(5)
Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve military requirements.
(6)
Work requires prolonged periods of standing as well as stooping, bending, and occasional lifting of patients and equipment.
(7)
Work exposure to such hazards as infection, contagious disease, emotionally disturbed patients, and the rigors of flying.
(8)
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 vi! olence may not perform the duties of this position.
(9)
This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
(10)
If selected for an ART Officer position, you will be required to sign a mobility agreement prior to appointment.
(11)
Periodically, as prescribed by regulations, must take and pass standardization/evaluation examinations consisting of both written tests and actual flight performance to demonstrate flight knowledge and ability.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Please note if duplicate/multiple application materials are submitted, we will consider the most recent submission as the one of record. If you do not meet the screen out questions, you will not receive any further consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent ! to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for ! the position and quality categories as shown below. Qualified applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans within the same quality category. Each applicant will receive an initial rating based soley on their responses to the assessment questionnaire. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your rating will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. The rating is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of this position.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
Best
Qualified
- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
- Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.
(1)
Knowledge of a wide range of professional nursing theories, procedures and techniques, as well as a specialized knowledge of aeromedical evacuation nursing and the physiological effects of flight, to provide expert flight nurse services.
(2)
Skill in developing, administering, monitoring, and assessing the effectiveness of training programs for professional flight! nurses.
(3)
Knowledge of applicable directives to de! velop and facilitate an effective standardization/evaluation program.
BENEFITS:
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The federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits. Visit
http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp
to learn more about major benefits offered to most federal employees.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Candidates are encouraged to provide a copy of their military experience and training with their resume in order to expedite recruitment efforts. Visit the 'Verification of Military Experience and Training' website
https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/vmet/index.jsp
to obtain this information.
For more information visit the Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit website at
http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs
Individuals on active duty may apply 120 days before separation date and should indicate in their application their military separation date. Individuals with more than 1! 20 days before separation date
must
submit with their application a letter, signed by their commanding officer, stating the individual will be released from active duty (Palace Chase) if they obtain an ART position. Reservists who are mobilized may submit a copy of their mobilization orders or a statement in their application stating they are available within 120 days.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must rank in the Best or Highly qualified categories to be considered well qualified for the position. Federal civilian employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are appl! ying as an ICTAP eligible.
Spouses of active duty military mem! bers of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. For information on military spouse preference, please refer to website
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/veterans-authorities/#url=Appointment-of-Military-Spouses
Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference.
All Federal Employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
HOW TO APPLY:
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Your application must be completed online or faxed to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 1-478-757-3144. The Special Examining Unit office does not accept applications by e-mail, regular mail, fax or in person.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by Tuesday, August 27, 2013, which includes:
1. Your Resum! e
2. The Occupational Assessment Questionnaire
3. Listing of College Courses and Scholastic Achievement -
This information is mandatory. College or Nursing Program transcripts are required to verify education. Please upload these documents in the supporting documents section under the 'Transcripts' Tab.
4. Registered Nurse Certificate -
A photo copy of a current/active RN certificate showing expiration date is mandatory. Please upload this form in the supporting documents section under the 'Other' Tab.
5. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Tuesday, August 27, 2013.
Incomplete application packages will not be considered and will receive an ineligible rating.
To begin the process,
click the Apply Online
button to create an account or log in to yo! ur existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupat! ional questionnaire.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page
http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
using the following Vacancy ID 946820. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note:
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire
View Occupational Questionnaire
and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire
http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf
and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form
! along with any supporting documents
to
1-478-757-3144
. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents are required
:
1. Your Résumé
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Work experience sections must show inclusive dates (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. If in a Reserve component, you should also identify any man-days or active duty days (total number of days) within the corresponding work experience block, if applicable. Current civil service employees claiming credit for experience that would not normally be part of your primary duties must provide documentation, signed by your supervisor, which verifies the performance of other duties and the percentage of time the other duties were performed. Additional informaiton on what your resume must contain can be found on the following link
http://www.afrc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-100! 727-004.pdf
.
2. The
Occupational Assessment! Questionnaire
3.
Listing of College Courses and Scholastic Achievement -
This information is mandatory. College or Nursing Program transcripts are required to verify education. Please upload these documents in the supporting documents section under the 'Transcripts' Tab.
4. Registered Nurse Certificate -
A photo copy of a current/active RN certificate showing expiration date is mandatory. Please upload this form in the supporting documents section under the 'Other' Tab.
5. Other supporting documents -
Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable - To successfully claim veterans' preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement.
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, please see the information below.
COPY OF DD 214, CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OR DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE DUTY PROVIDED MUST IDENTIFY TYPE OF SEPARATION, CHARACTER OF SERVICE, AND NARRATIVE REASON FOR SEP! ARATION
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Claims for 5-Point VeteranÂ's Preference. Submit official documentation such as (1) a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (2) Virtual MPF awards and decoration printout; or (3) Statement of Service Letter signed by your Military Personnel Officer or Commander of your unit or higher headquarters to include your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of Discharge and Character of Service (for members in a Reserve component, the letter must clearly identify 180 consecutive days of active duty, not for training).
If selected, you will be required to submit a copy of your DD 214 prior to entering on duty
•
Claims for 10-Point VeteranÂ's Preference. Submit the following documents (1) Standard Form 15 (pages 1 & 2, completed, signed, and dated); (2) a letter from the Veterans Administration, dated 1991 or later identifying percentage of disability. The Employment Letter is the preferred support! ing
documentation which must be submitted with the SF 15. The ! Employment Letter can be requested through the Veterans Administration by calling 1-800-827-1000; and (3) a DD-214 Member 4 copy. If sufficient information is not provided, tentative preference may be granted based on 5-Point Veterans' Preference criteria as stated above.
For further details on veterans preference, please refer to the OPM VetGuide at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide/
The above mentioned forms may be obtained from the Air Force Reserve website at
http://www.afrc.af.mil/library/jobs
.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
HQ AFRC SEU
Phone: (478)327-0113
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: SEU@AFRC.AF.MIL
Agency Information:
Air Force Reserve Special Examining Unit
Special Examining Unit
135 Page Rd
Robins AFB,
GA
31098-1601
Fax: (478)757-3144
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If you we! re eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of the Air Force.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 20:02:52 GMT