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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Department of the Air Force

Air National Guard Units

California National Guard

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Summary

This PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE) is located in the Medical Group at an Air National Guard Wingand is part of the CA 129 RQW.

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Summary

This PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE) is located in the Medical Group at an Air National Guard Wingand is part of the CA 129 RQW.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Moffett Field, CA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $111,896 - $145,468 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Multiple - T5 Excepted- Permanent, Indefinite, and Temporary

Occupations and job series

• 0603 Physician Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CA-13007081-AF-26-316 Control number 880194000

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The Rule of Three, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

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THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION

The primary purpose of the PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-0603-12, is to provide a professional Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to plan, schedule, execute, manage, and administer installation-wide Medical management.

• Requests consultations to assist on interpretation of abnormal studies and discusses the interpretation of abnormal studies with the members treating provider. Reviews civilian and military medical provider documentation and/or referrals to determine appropriate medical management of ANG members and required referrals including, but not limited to, aeromedical and operational dispositions. Ensures referrals include the appropriate level of severity/urgency of the care needed. Evaluates adherence to medical care plan to include scheduled medical, physical therapy, and mental health appointments.
• Administer comprehensive medical assessments, physical assessments, and preventative medical service to Air National Guard ANG members at an ANG Wing. Performs comprehensive physical assessments of ANG members to include full physical assessments, significant past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, recording/reviewing current medications, and immunization history. Requests, orders, and interprets laboratory tests related to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR), mobility and retention standards, and flying standards. Requests, evaluates, and applies the findings of radiological studies. Performs person to person provider contact in mental health assessments.
• Analyzes data across all medical programs and reports medical trends. Oversight of compliance and execution of deployment health assessments and other deployment related services, such as IMR, Immunizations, Separation History and Physical Examinations (SHPE), Pre and Post Deployment Health Assessment Program (DRHA, Automated Neuropsychological Assessments (ANAM). Ensures compliance with and preparation for readiness of unit compliance inspections, evaluations, audits, and staff assistance visits including Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI).
• Monitors preflight crew briefings, crew resource management (CRM) from show time to release. Monitors crew for potential health and safety concerns/hazards. Provides operational safety and mishap prevention briefings. Provides grounding management by reviewing medical documentation, performing necessary physical assessments, preparing the DD Form 2992, and ensuring review/signature by the Flight Surgeon. Required to regularly observe and advise on aeromedical problems.

The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

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Conditions of employment

Recruitment/Relocation

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval.

PCS

Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance.
• This position requires current, unrestricted Active Reserve Component (ARC)/Unit Training Assembly (UTA) privileges through Centralized Credentials & Quality Assurance System (CCQAS). This position is restricted to those medical privileges granted by the ARC/UTA privilege list, which does not include any form of medical treatment.
• Must maintain the credentials and Readiness Skills Verifications (RSVs) required by AFSC.
• Will coordinate with NGB/SG and Medical Group leadership to maintain clinical practice skills requirements.
• Must attend applicable aerospace courses as required by NGB/SG.
• May be required to wear special protective clothing such as coats, boots, vests, respirator masks, and/or helmets.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• Member may be exposed to occupational hazards in the normal course of duties (i.e., aviation environment, inspecting shops with occupational hazards, etc.).
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain privileging for the DOD/AFMS/ANGMS IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. Must maintain credentials requirements at all times (i.e. current and unrestricted state license, BLS, clinical competencies, etc.) IAW DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119. 6/14/2022 TCPC Cramner.

Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.

Qualifications

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-0603-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Using professional knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of Aerospace, Occupational and Preventative Medicine practices, principles and theories; Providing consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members of treatment and medical care; Providing analytical, evaluation, monitoring and reporting support on Individual Medical Readiness for ANG Wing, tenants, and geographically separated unit personnel.

Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 08/11/2027

Education

Must have completed the education requirements and licensure below:

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant educational program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, at the time the degree was obtained.
• Completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination and currently maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CMS) and re-certification.
• Possess a current, action, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States

Must upload all transcripts and supporting documentation at the time of submitting the application

When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please email ng.ca.caarng.list.j1-hro-recruitfedjobs-usas@army.mil or Fax to 916-854-3439.

This is an Excepted Service position. Applicants who currently hold a Competitive Service status and is offered a position with the California National Guard, will lose their Competitive Service status to become Excepted Service. Competitive Service applicants who are Career and have completed the three year service requirement permanent tenure (Block 24 reflects "1") are eligible for lifetime reinstatement rights. Competitive Service applicants who are Career Conditional and have not completed the three year service requirement (Block 24 reflects "2") are eligible for three year reinstatement rights.

As a condition of employment, new appointees are required to serve a trial period. Individuals who are initially appointed to a permanent or indefinite position in the CMD must complete a one (1) or two (2) year trial period subject to appointment type (DSMT or T5) and veterans preference. Trial periods for federal excepted service employees are established under 5 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter A-Part 11.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (the Fair Chance Act) prohibits Federal agencies and Federal contractors acting on their behalf from requesting that an applicant for Federal employment disclose criminal history record information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment to that applicant. When it is alleged that an agency employee has violated the requirements, an applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance with 5 U.S.C. 9202 and 5 CFR part 920 by an employee of the agency.

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Candidates 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.

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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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

ACCELERATED HIRE: All applications will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experience requirements. Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veterans Preference does NOT apply. All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration. Applications received under this public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection. Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level.

All applicants qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

Care Coordination, Clinical Analysis, Health Policy Planning Support, and Patient Education

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Benefits

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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 windowLearn 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.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed in your own words.

• In accordance with applicable hiring guidance, resumes are limited to two (2) pages. Applicants who submit a resume exceeding two pages will be determined ineligible and removed from further consideration. Only resumes meeting the stated page limitation will be reviewed and evaluated.

2. Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

California National Guard HRO

Email NG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USAS@ARMY.MIL Address CA 129 RQW

680 Macon Road

Moffett ANGB, CA 94035

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you do not receive an email that your application has been received, make sure the application was correctly submitted.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed in your own words.

• In accordance with applicable hiring guidance, resumes are limited to two (2) pages. Applicants who submit a resume exceeding two pages will be determined ineligible and removed from further consideration. Only resumes meeting the stated page limitation will be reviewed and evaluated.

2. Other supporting documents: applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No changes to the application may be made after the close date of the announcement.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

California National Guard HRO

Email NG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USAS@ARMY.MIL Address CA 129 RQW

680 Macon Road

Moffett ANGB, CA 94035

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

If you do not receive an email that your application has been received, make sure the application was correctly submitted.

False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Air National Guard Units

The California Military Department is an organization that puts "people first" and leads from the front in action, integrity and accountability. Our organization exists in purposeful service to its soldiers, airmen, civilians, military families, and local communities. Floods, fires, emergencies-we are there! Come join the CA Military Department and serve your nation, state, and community!

Agency contact information

California National Guard HRO

Email NG.CA.CAARNG.LIST.J1-HRO-RECRUITFEDJOBS-USAS@ARMY.MIL Address CA 129 RQW

680 Macon Road

Moffett ANGB, CA 94035

US

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Summary

This PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (ACCELERATED HIRE) is located in the Medical Group at an Air National Guard Wingand is part of the CA 129 RQW.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Moffett Field, CA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $111,896 - $145,468 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 12

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Multiple - T5 Excepted- Permanent, Indefinite, and Temporary

Occupations and job series

• 0603 Physician Assistant

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CA-13007081-AF-26-316 Control number 880194000

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