HEALTH TECHNICIAN (AUDIOLOGY/HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM)

Summary You will serve as a Health Technician (Audiology/Hearing Conservation Program) of NMRTU MCRD SAN DIEGO CA. This announcement uses the Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Utilizing federal, state, Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Navy (DON), and United States Marine Core (USMC) laws and regulations governing Hearing Conservation Programs. Knowledge of the program structure, stakeholder roles/responsibilities, and implementation/management requirements. Managing a Health Conservation Program (HCP) clinic/office and oversee audiometric testing of alternate or part-time technicians while also managing and maintaining equipment and software and providing administrative program management assistance. Utilizing Health Conservation Program's legal requirements, medical implications, software/database systems, medical coding procedures, and patient care management protocols. Utilizing equipment for audiometric testing, recording and interpreting results, and ability to determine the need for additional tests or procedures and/or referral and to explain the purpose and results to employees. Utilizing medical coding guidelines and skill in applying medical codes to individual patient diagnoses and procedures. Utilizing the anatomy of the ear and the methods and practices used in the medical treatment to include specialized diagnostic and prevention procedures of disorders and injuries of the ear sufficient to recognize and assess deviations from normal conditions, make immediate modifications, and notify audiologist. Utilizing DoD/DoN job-related hearing standards and medical referral criteria pertaining to hearing loss, tinnitus, communication impairments and medical qualification/fitness for duty determinations. Utilizing DOEHRS-HC software application and DR database or other DoD approved hearing conservation testing software. Reviewing and analyzing hearing conservation data, records, reports, and electronic audit trails to verify data accuracy and identify and rectify errors. Utilizing electronic health record software systems, and ability to effectively learn, adapt and transition that proficiency to new systems and technology. Utilizing the Medical Readiness Reporting System (MRRS) software and its applicability to hearing readiness. Utilizing hearing protection device technology used in the military operational and industrial arenas including, active and passive forms of protection. Utilizing interpersonal relationships and effective oral and written communication techniques to establish and maintain productive relationships and dialog with patients, medical and non-medical personnel, employee supervisors, and noise hazard command personnel. Effectively educating others individually, or in varying sized groups, on proper device care and use. Serving as an effective educator in the prevention of noise induced hearing loss. Complying with infection control guidelines and universal precaution procedures. Planning, organizing, solving problems, and managing clinic functions during moderately stressful operational levels. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Health Aid and Technician Series 0640. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-07. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under the specific hiring authority addressed in the Summary section of this announcement. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Read more Benefits A 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility 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.