Austere Emergency Medical Support - Washington, United States - U.S. Department of State
Description
OverviewOpen & closing dates
04/18/2024 to 05/01/2024
Salary
$163,964 - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
75% or less - Up to 75% travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
- Work schedule
- Service
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
0601 General Health Science
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
National security
Announcement number
HRSC/MED
Control number
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Protective Medicine (MED/OM/PM), Directorate of Operational Medicine, Bureau of Medical Services.
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.
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
Serves as the Director of Protective Medicine; develops, leads, and directs medical support programs to security, protection, crisis response, and other special operations.
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.
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.
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.
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Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required.
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.
Qualifications:
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
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-14 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.
Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;
Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;
Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;
Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and
Capacity to "see the job through."
THE FOLLOWING SELECTIVE FACTOR IS REQUIRED:
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
Active License as a Nurse Practitioner in a U.S. State or Territory
Active License as a Paramedic (or equivalent) in a U.S. State or Territory
Current Paramedic Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
Current Certification as a Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) by
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