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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PUBLIC HEALTH TECHNICIAN (T32), Position Description Number D1723000 and is part of the AL 187TH Fighter Wing, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: 187 MDG, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSGT T. JONES
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Duties
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(1) Manages the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) mandated occupational health education and training programs and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI). Determines educational/training requirements for employees by analyzing existing compliance data.
(2) Manages the OSHA and AFOSH mandated occupational health medical surveillance program. Analyzes the results of Bioenvironmental Engineering (BEE) Industrial Hygiene Surveys, and determines the need for employee occupational health medical examinations (OHMEs).
(3) Coordinates OHMEs within the MDG and ensures pre-placement, annual/periodic, and termination examinations are completed. Reviews results of pre-placement OHMEs to recommend suitability for job placement. Updates and maintains the Preventive Health Assessment/Individual Medical Readiness (PIMR) Aerospace Services Information Management System (ASIMS) Occupational Health database monthly to ensure employees are properly identified for OHMEs and conducts periodic reviews of medical records and industrial case files to ensure OHME data is properly documented and maintained.
(4) Studies, analyzes and develops workplace-specific trends by summarizing, interpreting and managing OHME results. Performs quality insurance audits on all records that are on occupational review and flags for committee review and required follow up action. Advises on follow-up when trend analysis results deviate from normal values and presents this information to the OHWG and AMC. Communicates trend analysis results and the required follow-up actions to workplace supervisors.
(5) Implements, manages and oversees the Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP). Analyzes BEE Industrial Hygiene Survey data to determine exposed personnel, ensures completion of audiometric testing, reviews test results to detect threshold shifts and recommends appropriate follow-up actions. Fit tests employees with appropriate hearing protection devices (HPD) and educates employees on program components and the proper use and care of their HPD.
(6) Manages the Reproductive Health Program. Studies and analyzes BEE Industrial Hygiene Survey data to determine chemical/workplace risks to fetal health. Executes OSHA/AFOSH principles, methods and guidelines to evaluate the presence of reproductive and fetal risk factors. Interviews and educates employees, consults the workplace supervisor and determines the need for employee work restrictions and counsels the employee on potential health hazards that may affect pregnancy and reproductive health at the workplace, at home, and during recreational activities.
(7) Manages the Bloodborne Pathogens Program (BPP). Analyzes BEE Industrial Hygiene Survey data to identify personnel potentially at risk of exposure to blood and body fluids. Periodically reviews the Wing or MDG Instruction on BBP prevention to update compliance requirement information, as needed. Where no Wing Instruction exists, will periodically review the individual BBP instructions for the base Fire Department, Security Forces Squadron and Communications Squadron to ensure each instruction includes the necessary prevention and compliance elements. Identifies and monitors personnel requiring Hepatitis B series vaccinations to comply with OSHA standards and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
(8) Manages the PIMR ASIMS Hospital Employee Health Program (HEHP) database. Develops a screening questionnaire that properly identifies employees who are in a High-Risk and/or Exposure-Prone category per CDC definition. Determines immunization and testing requirements and duty limitations for High-Risk and/or Exposure-Prone personnel. Conducts periodic immunization and required testing evaluations. Educates employees and medical staff on current disease trends and prevention IAW current CDC guidelines.
(9) Studies, reviews and manages occupational injury/illness workplace incidents and recommends corrective actions. Analyzes medical diagnoses findings to determine whether an injury or illness has occurred. Determines if injury or illness incidents are work-related and recommends appropriate follow-up action. Ensures appropriate documentation and disposition methods are in place. Formulates, directs and implements workplace prevention strategies.
(10) Manages the Community Health Program. Formulates strategy for the identification, control, prevention and elimination of communicable diseases. Evaluates epidemiological and toxicological pathways. Develops and coordinates health risk assessment activities. Coordinates with regional health agencies as appropriate.
(11) Performs other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SRA
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSGT
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Work performed by Health aids and technicians includes sub professional medical duties such as the administration of medications, rendering emergency treatment, performing medical tests and examinations, etc. Other work performed by Health aids and technicians may include achieving and maintaining Force Health Protection through planning, evaluating, and management principles related to epidemiological, operational, and occupational and public health programs. The duties vary with the type of assignment and grade of the position.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Knowledge encompassing a basic foundation in the physical and life sciences and mathematics. Knowledge of Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other federal laws and related program, and of DOD, USAF, and ANG regulations, policies and procedures related to Public Health and Occupational Health programs.
Knowledge of a broad range of methods, techniques, and principles of occupational health sufficient to independently manage a local ANG Public Health program.
Knowledge of Public Health and Epidemiology concepts, principles, and practices in support of mission effectiveness. Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of administering public health programs, but does not require full professional education and training in medical, social or other disciplines.
Knowledge required in detecting, identifying and evaluating potential health hazards.
Knowledge of methods for performing data and requirements analysis to include applicable computer software.
Knowledge required in recommending controls, approaches, and/or personal protective equipment relative to the prevention of harmful exposures in the work place or deployed setting.
Knowledge of technical installation work processes/operations and equipment relative to their effect on the health and efficiency of employees working in industrial shops.
Knowledge and skills sufficient to communicate effectively and educate employees, supervisors, and managers; interact effectively with other health specialists and officials and to properly prepare related correspondence and associated reports.
Education
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. Two full years of graduate education or a master's degree meets the requirements for GS-9. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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).
**This position may be authorized a recruitment or relocation incentive for up to 25%. All incentives must be approved prior to the employee in processing.**
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