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This Position Closed on 31-Dec-2012

Job Title:Health Technician

Department:Department of Defense

Agency:Department of Defense Education Activity

Job Announcement Number:12-014-KO-AR-584554

SALARY RANGE:

$24,518.00 to $31,871.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Sunday, January 01, 2012 to Wednesday, February 01, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0640-04

POSITION INFORMATION:

Part Time - Seasonal

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Many vacancy(s) - KoreaView Map

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

U.S. citizen family member employment eligible; Current Department of Defense Career/Career-Conditional employees;Eligible Non-appropriated Fund (NAFI Agreement) employees; Veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service (VEOA eligible); VRA eligibles; and 30% Disabled Veterans, applicants appointable on the basis of a physical or mental disability.

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members? Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Come work for the Department of Defense Education Activity, Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Pacific!

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a DoD Field Activity responsible for the oversight of two school systems, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS). DoDEA employs more than 12,000 individuals responsible for educating approximately 90,000 students in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The mission of DoDEA is to provide a quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for the eligible minor family members of DoD military and civilian personnel on official assignments.
Positions are located in:
Chinhae, Korea
Daegu, Korea
Osan AB, Korea
Pyongtaek, Korea
Tongduchon, Korea
Yongsan, Korea
Maps showing these geographical locations can be found at http://www.korea.pac.dodea.edu/map/index.html
This announcement may be used for the purpose of filling multiple positions throughout the school year.
There is no guarantee if or when a specific position my become available

    KEY REQUIREMENTS


  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
  • Proof of citizenship is required
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Relocation expenses will NOT be paid
  • Must reside within the local commuting area (see conditions of employment)

DUTIES:

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In this position, you will assist in provision of continuing health care programs. Administer routine and emergency first aid to students.Take student “sick call”: Check students who request to be seen or who may have been referred by teachers. Check temperature and visual appearance to determine if child requires medical attention, should rest, or be sent home. Dispense predetermined dosage of prescription medicine provided by student’s parents as prescribed by medical authority for school use. Provide assistance to medical professionals in the administration of routine health tests (e.g., visual to determine color difficulties or unusual acuity, audio to record hearing ranges, scoliosis to observe spinal curvature, weight and height measurements) to note on the student’s record. Contact local health care officials or Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) representatives to arrange for speakers, examinations, or to procure health and safety materials such as posters, handouts, and materials for teachers to use in the classroom. Maintain student health records on a current and secure basis. Make notations of data gathered. Complete accident/injury reports. Provide immunization follow-up to parents as needed. Make arrangements for sports physical examinations with medical personnel. Type routine correspondence relating to above duties such as letters to EFMP centers acknowledging appointment dates, letters to parents regarding student’s health or hygiene status, requisitions, etc. Enters student health data into the WinSchool health database module.


 


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Click on link below to view qualification standard.

 http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0640.htm
In order to qualify for this position, you will need six months of general experience; and six months of specialized experience.  General experience is defined as any type of work that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized experience for positions at GS-4 and above range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Applicants who have one year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated above, are not required to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.


OR EDUCATION and training substitution: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in subjects related to the position.

 


Are You Qualifying Based on Education? A photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) must be submitted.  To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress.  Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)


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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All candidates must be U.S. Citizens and reside within the local commuting area where the position is located. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and reasonably can be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generally held expectations of the local community. (5 CFR 575.203)


All requirements must be met at the time of certification. You are advised to submit your documents promptly as part of your application package.

 

A qualified typist is required for this position (40wpm).


Applicants may be required to complete a 1-year probationary or trial period.


You will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14R


Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and National Agency Check Inquiries). Employment in these positions is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Qualified candidates will be referred for employment consideration in accordance with governing laws, regulations, and procedures. Based on information submitted with each application, DoDDS Human Resources staff will determine each applicant’s status (internal or external candidate), employment qualifications, eligibility determination for Military Spouse Preference, Family Member Preference, NAFI Agreement, and VEOA, and geographical availability. The VEOA and VRA apply only for permanent appointments. Non-Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) U.S. citizens may be considered for full-time appointments ONLY.

 

You will be rated in the following areas:

Please indicate in your resume the duties of your previous positions which demonstrate your experiences with the following: basic medical processes and procedures; basic clerical and administrative functions; operation of office equipment; and/or to communicate orally and in writing.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documents, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted, including marking you ineligible for this position. External applicants will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, military spouse preference and family member applicants with Veterans Preference will receive selection priority over military spouse preference and family member applicants who are non-veterans. Internal applicants will be referred in alphabetical order.


BENEFITS:

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Working for the Deparment of Defense Education Activity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.
For positions with intermittent work schedules or temporary appointments lasting less than one year, benefits may not be authorized.

OTHER INFORMATION:

LIVING QUARTERS ALLOWANCE (LQA) AND PAYMENT OF TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

NOTE: Candidates selected for temporary positions may be non-competitively converted to permanent without further competition.


Locality Pay: Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Locality rates of pay in CONUS will not be used for pay setting when transferring to an overseas/foreign area.


Family member appointments will expire based on the sponsor's rotation date. Family member appointments may not exceed two months after an employee is no longer considered a family member within the local commuting area due to PCS or divorce of sponsor or, in the case of a child, the age of 23.


Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/ ).


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see the OPM ICTAP website. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.


 


HOW TO APPLY:

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Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, December 31, 2012. Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.
Step 1: Click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your rating to more accurately reflect the level of competency that is indicated by the content of your resume.
NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:

  • Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.
  • Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
  • Highest level of education completed.
  • Job-related training courses (title and year).
  • Job-related skills.
  • Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).
  • Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.

 

Step 2: Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire.


Step 3: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID: 582475. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/ .
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire, and
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire: http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, December 31, 2012.

Applicants must submit the following Eligibility documentation that applies to you:

  • Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.
  • Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel; or a Command Sponsorship letter, if you are not on the sponsor's orders.
  • Applicants requesting Family Member Preference must submit a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders or Certificate of employment indicating authorization of dependent travel.
  • Applicants claiming 5-point veteran’s preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran’s http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf . Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.
  • Applicants qualifying based on education must provide photocopies of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back). To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)
    Note: Applicants will not be considered or rated if all of the forms indicated above are not included in application packet.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Amina Ridge
Phone: 011816117445719
Email: AMINA.RIDGE@PAC.DODEA.EDU
Agency Information:
DoDEA PACIFIC
OKINAWA JAPAN
UNIT 35007
APO, AP
96376-5007

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received and as vacancies occur, evaluations of applications will be conducted. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.

 

DoDEA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. General information concerning EEO policies and procedures can be found on the DoDEA’s Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity website at http://dodea.edu/offices/eeo/complaints_process.cfm?sid=1.


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