Summary

This position is located in the Human Resources Division, Arlington, VA.

The selectee of this position serves as a Employee Health Programs Manager. You will be responsible for directing and managing the USMS Employee Medical, Fitness-for-Duty, Workers Compensation, and the Drug Free Workplace Programs.

Duties

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As a Employee Health Programs Manager at the GS-0601-14 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

- Exercises full supervisory responsibility over subordinate positions.

- Develops and implements health/medical program policies and procedures and ensures compliance with all Federal, Department of Justice (DOJ), and USMS regulations.

- Providing expert advice and guidance to agency management on the Employee Medical Programs, Fitness for-Duty, Limited Duty, Drug Free Workplace and Workers Compensation Program issues.

- Continually appraises the assigned programs to ascertain if they are operating effectively and efficiently, and, if necessary, effects changes and improvements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must pass a pre-employment security investigation and drug screening.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Verify Registration here.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation.

Qualifications

GS-14 TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

You may qualify at the GS-0601-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess BOTH the Basic Requirement AND Specialized Experience requirements outlined below:

Basic Requirement: You possess a Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited institution with a major in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences (Must submit transcripts).

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Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability:

1. Applying regulations and procedures to advise on or resolve health related matters dealing with employees that have job-related medical requirements;

2. Planning, directing, and leading work for others by establishing priorities and assigning work;

3. Managing medical cases within medical programs (e.g., medical standards); and

4. Representing an organization with external organizations and/or agencies.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE CANNOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

Education must be from an accredited school or institution. Please refer to the following website to locate your school and/ or institution https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirements for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit:

http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Applications will not be accepted if submitted using Government franked envelopes.

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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.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.