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THIS IS AN ARIZONA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA).
This position is part of the AZ MED DET, Arizona National Guard under Position Description Number PDT5637P01.
03/25/2024 to 09/29/2024
$75,783 - $98,515 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
No
Permanent - NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
No
AZ-12357944-24-SW-24-070C
783380500
This position is located in Phoenix, AZ with the MED DET. The primary purpose of this position to facilitate medical readiness and medical retention for National Guard military members. Using a collaborative team approach, assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet complex health needs of Soldiers in order to promote health, wellness, and deployability. Addresses patterns or problems at the patient, provider, and/or systems level to promote smooth transition of Soldiers through the Military health care experience. Seeks resolution for identified problems, through individual or collaborative efforts to assure appropriate utilization and optimization of resources position provides non-clinical case management to provide pre-mobilization and post-mobilization Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) support to include identification and tracking of Service Members (SM) who are not Fully Medically Ready (FMR) either for dental or medical concerns. Cases will be obtained from Annual Periodic Health Assessments (PHA) events, Home Station (HS) or Mobilization Stations (MOBSTA) SM Readiness Processing (SRP) events or identified for those SM determined non- medically or non- dentally ready. Case Managers shall assist SMs to become Fully Medically Ready (FMR) by assisting with tracking medical and dental appointments, ensuring medical compliancy by maintaining communications as required with the SM they are managing.
NOTE: Individual selected will receive an Indefinite Appointment and may be converted to permanent based on availability of funds or position no longer being encumbered.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
In accordance with 5 CFR §335.106, Veteran's Preference will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.
Eligible veterans must claim their veterans' preference on their resume and during the application process for federal positions using the proper documentation. To receive the 5 point preference (TP) rating the individual must provide member copy 4 of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD 214) for verification. To receive the 10 point preference the Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference form (SF-15) must accompany application and additional documentation detailing characterization of service.
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm
Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4
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).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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):
1. Knowledge of current standards of practice for utilization management as described by the Department of Defense, Department of Army, U.S. Army Medical Command, National Guard, State policies and current literature.
2. Ability to administer the case management of National Guard Service members to include identifying necessary changes, advising others of its requirements and acting as liaison in providing information and education on the program.
3. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to review in order to identify case management issues, determine medical readiness of service members and make recommendations for improvement.
4. Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice with current clinical hands-on experience to evaluate, assess, and recommend the appropriate service member healthcare plans.
5. Knowledge and ability to use professional nursing clinical expertise to assess, evaluate and recommend case management interventions.
To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Optional Form 612 or your resume must provide the following information in the application/resume (or equivalent) for proper evaluation:
- Name
- Mailing address
- Phone Number (daytime and evening)
- Work experience related to the job for which you are applying, including job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), date experience was obtained (i.e., in a from mm/yy to mm/yy format).
- Hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
2. License - current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
3. Transcripts
4. Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Officer Record Brief (ORB), Report on Individual Personnel (RIP) and/or SF50 to confirm statewide eligibility
5. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-15, Transcripts, etc.
6. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference please see the list below for your claims and the required documentation to support your claim. If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm. Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4. You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Applicant must provide the SF-15 and appropriate supporting documentation if claiming 10-point Veterans Preference. Otherwise, Veterans Preference claim will not be adjudicated.
Veteran' Preference Codes:
TP - Tentative preference - 5 points (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
CP - Compensable disability preference - 10 points (10%-29% disability) (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
CPS - 30 Percent Compensable disability preference - 10 points (30% or more disability (Required documents DD 214 and DD 215 and disability letter from the VA (as applicable))
XP - disability preference 10 points (has service-connected disability or received Purple Heart, but does not qualify for CP or CPS.) (Required document DD 214 and DD 215 (as applicable))
XP - 10 Points-Derived preference for deceased relatives (spouse, widowers, parents of deceased veterans)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12357944A 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. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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