Austere Emergency Medical Support

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Protective Medicine (MED/OM/PM), Directorate of Operational Medicine, Bureau of Medical Services, U.S. Department of State. MED/OM/PM is responsible for medical support to security, protective, and crisis response, including the deployment of specialized "physician extenders" with an advanced scope of practice to support Diplomatic Security, serving as technically and tactically capable members of the supported element.

Duties

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• Provides direct medical support to security, protective, and crisis response operations as a "physician extender" with an advanced scope of practice and medical privileges issued by the Bureau of Medical Services.
• Serves as a medical emergency manager responsible for supporting diplomatic facilities in crisis, developing medical contingency plans, and advising leaders on medical responses to natural/manmade disasters.
• Provides medical support to protective details supporting high-ranking Department principals, providing independent care for both primary and emergency care.
• Frequently, and with little/no notice, deploys as an integrated and armed team member with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security's Office of Mobile Security Deployments, having completed a rigorous security training program
• Leads medical contingency exercises, advises on WMD (weapons of mass destruction) medical response, and performs contract management functions for medical and security-related supplies and services, to include medical evacuation services

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• Medical clearance is required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Applicants MUST meet the Basic Requirements below:

Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility you WILL lose consideration for this position.

IN ADDITION to meeting the basic requirements above, you MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position; is related to the work of the position; is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service; and demonstrates the following:

• Experience providing direct medical support to military, governmental, or law enforcement operations.
• Experience developing/leading medical contingency plans and responses.
• Experience working as a sole medical provider making clinical decisions with some autonomy.

THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTOR IS REQUIRED:

This position requires the incumbent to furnish medical care to eligible persons and candidates must hold requisite medical credentials to seek advanced practice emergency medical privileges from States' Bureau of Medical Services.

Must hold one of the below active and current medical credentials:

• Active License as a Physician or Doctor of Osteopathy in a U.S. State or Territory
• Active License as a Physicians Assistant in a U.S. State or Territory
• Current Paramedic Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Current Certification as a Flight Paramedic (FP-C) by the International Board of Specialty Certification

In addition, you must have:

Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or its recognized equivalent.

All applicants WILL BE required to submit a copy of their license or certification as verification of medical credentials requirement. If you fail to provide requested information or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

IN ADDITION This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while performing duties and maintain firearm proficiency and successfully pass periodic firearm qualifications, and meet the fitness for duty requirements in Volume 12, Part 040 of the Foreign Affairs Manual.

Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition, as defined by 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(33) and used in 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9) (Lautenberg Amendment (1996) to the Gun Control Act of 1968) are not qualified for this position.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of positions in this series require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself, or others is disqualifying.

The incumbent must pass periodic physical examinations, meet physical standards set by the Agency for the position.

TRAINING: Must complete appropriate Diplomatic Security high threat training within 6 months of employment and demonstrate continued proficiency as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to sign a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and/or training agreement attesting to their understanding that failure to successfully complete the training will result in removal.

Education

See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Additional information

• To request a reasonable accommodation for additional time on the timed sections of the assessment, please submit your request using the "Request a Reasonable Accommodation" button within the Assessment Application.
  For all other reasonable accommodations at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA) at [redacted].
  OAA is responsible for reviewing and adjudicating reasonable accommodation (RA) requests for the Assessment Battery being used for this announcement. The following applies to all RA requests:
  
  • RA requests cover additional time on timed sections only.
  
  
  • Applicants submitting a RA request MUST attach supporting medical documentation signed by a licensed, treating medical provider. The documentation should describe the nature, severity, and expected duration of the condition, identify the relevant medical condition or diagnosis, and explain the basis for the requested extension. RA requests that do not contain supporting medical documentation attachments at the time of initial request may be subject to further review.
  
  
  • Note: the following documents do not, on their own, qualify for automatic approval of the RA request: Schedule A letters, VA benefits letters, or SSA letters.
  
  
  • Applicants MUST submit their application before the vacancy closes, even if pending an accommodation decision.
  
  
  • Applicants are encouraged to carefully follow instructions related to medical documentation provided in the vacancy announcement prior to beginning the RA process.
  
  
  • Applicants will have 48 hours after their RA request is adjudicated to complete the assessment battery. Scores generated after the allotted timeframe will not be admissible and the applicant will not be considered further for the vacancy.
• If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
• Veterans' preference points are added to the passing score of candidates eligible for either 10-point or 5-point preference. Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% or more are listed at the top of a certificate regardless of score except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. This position is considered scientific/professional. Other 10-point and 5-point preference eligible veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed in score order. View information on veterans' preference on OPM's Fed Hire Vets website.
• Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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