Nurse (Occupational Health)

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Medical Occupations to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as Lead Occupational Health Nurse for the District but located in Kansas City District. Responsible for administration of the program for organizational elements located throughout a large and diverse geographical area, engaged in widely dispersed and diversified activities.

Duties

• Serve in the Kansas City District (NWK) Safety Occupational Health Office as the coordinator for the Occupational Health, Medical Surveillance, Hearing Conservation, and Medical Records Keeping activities.
• Act as the primary Medical Records Custodian (MRC) and performs maintenance, physical security, transfer, and archive of employees' medical records to verify documentation requirements are met per regulation.
• Coordinate medical evaluations and follows up on clearance letters by notifying managers/supervisors and employees of the medical clearance status and any additional medical evaluations needed until cleared.
• Serve civilian employees of the Kansas City District as the Occupational Health Nurse for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive Occupational Health Program.
• Coordinate the Occupational Health Program (OHP) to establish goals and objectives for evaluating difficult program challenges and changing work procedures.
• Advise on the identification and establishment of Similar Exposure Groups (SEG) by working closely with the Industrial Hygienist (IH) and Safety and Occupational Health community.
• Audit OHP by conducting site visits, analyzing and evaluating complex data and providing status reports to the Chief of Safety and Occupational Health involving a broad range of management and technical challenges

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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. Basic Requirement for Nurse (Occupational Health): A. Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). -OR- Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: B. Specialized Experience: At least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or above) which includes: 1) managing an occupational health program for a defined organizational segment by planning, coordinating, and administering medical surveillance and wellness activities; AND 2) coordinating with industrial hygienists and/or safety personnel to identify exposure groups and ensure compliance with occupational health requirements; AND 3) conducting occupational health training and providing medical counseling to employees on health screenings, physicals, and workplace hazards -OR- Exemption: You are exempt from the qualification requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet one of the requirements below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status. Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program. OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education from a professional nursing program. C. Licensure: A 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; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Other Information

Male 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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(n) Safety and Occupational Health Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive, Advance in Hire/Advanced Leave and Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.