MEDICAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To direct the United States Air Force (USAF) Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) Program, serving as the primary executive administrator for the development of doctrine, policies, and procedures impacting global Air Force medical transport operations.

Duties

Directs, organizes, and oversees operations of the United States Air Force (USAF) Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT) Program at HQ Air Mobility Command (AMC), Office of the Command Surgeon - the sole platform for CCATT management in the AFMS. AFMS CCATT representative to a variety of functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with organizational medical/administrative leaders, unit commanders, Wing leaders, MAJCOM leaders, Air Staff, AF and sister service working groups, federal/state/local officials, union representatives, community groups, etc. Directs education and training operations of CCATT program providing functional oversight of training support agencies. Directs the Operational Support Flier (OSF) Program for CCATT. Develops directives in support of aviation management policies and advocates for policy adaptations for the CCATT Program. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) Leading Critical Care Air Transport Teams (CCATT) doctrine, regulations, practices, and procedures relevant to CCATT management functions, operations, training, equipment, and research; (2) working with military health services administration with key emphasis on medical readiness and planning activities; (3) analyzing current or projected operating programs and initiatives to evaluate actual or potential effectiveness in achieving program improvement objectives; (4) Practice fostering interrelationships and building coalitions for the various aspects of the CCATT program and skill in integrating competing priorities and programs in order to effectively develop a worldwide en route critical care patient transport system. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Expert knowledge of doctrine, regulations, practices, and procedures relevant to CCATT management functions, CCATT operations, CCATT training, CCATT equipment, CCATT research, and overall CCATT program management, principles and techniques. 2. Knowledge of the substantive nature of AE operations, programs, management functions, philosophy, and techniques. 3. Professional knowledge in military health services administration with key emphasis on medical readiness and planning activities. 4. Knowledge and experience managing, guiding, and providing oversight of a variety of programmatic initiatives achieving organizational success. 5. Ability to analyze current or projected CCATT operating programs and initiatives to evaluate actual or potential effectiveness in achieving program improvement objectives. 6. Ability to foster interrelationships and build coalitions for the various aspects of the CCATT program and skill in integrating competing priorities and programs in order to effectively develop a worldwide en route critical care patient transport system. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.