Supervisory Medical Technician

SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.About the Position: Serves as Supervisory Medical Technician in a Military Entrance Processing Station, providing program oversight and supervision to Medical Technicians.This will be filled on a permanent basis.DutiesHelpPlans, organizes, controls and directs the work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities.Prepare schedules for completion of work.Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.Evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.Interview candidates for positions.Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor. Disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and develops performance standards.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentSuccessful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.Per AR 600-85, this position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and must pass a urinalysis test as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.One year trial/probationary period may be required.One year Supervisory trial/probationary period may be required.Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Applicant must be able to pass a color perception (vision) examination.Applicant must be physically able to perform (demonstrate) and evaluate military physical aptitude (maneuvers) tests.Applicant must undergo blood testing on a yearly basis.Must use restrictive and protective clothing such as surgical gloves, employee cannot wear exposing footwear.Occasional shift work (before 0600 or after 1800 hours) may be required.Occasionally may be required to work Saturdays.QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing and/or advising on a variety of complex test, procedures and examinations in a clinical laboratory; Maintaining quality assurance and quality control checks of test results; Performing phlebotomy on patients; Delegating tasks and providing technical guidance to medical technicians and/or medical personnel; Performing quality assurance reviews of applicant records and ensuring they include test result. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.EducationNo substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional informationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.You may be required to serve a 1-year trial/probationary period.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a Medical Career Field position.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Federal Government and requirements are met.One year Supervisory probationary period may be required.Expand Hide additional informationCandidates 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.BenefitsHelpA 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.Review our benefitsEligibility 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.