NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH)

Summary

This is a Title 32 Excepted Service Position This National Guard position is for a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), Position Description Number D1234P01 and is part of the NJJFHQ, National Guard. The primary purpose of this position is to manage a comprehensive Occupational Health Program for the state.

Duties

• As a NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH), GS-0018-12, you will perform the following duties and responsibilities: Plans, develops, analyses, and reviews occupational health nursing services and program requirements and determines impact on National Guard military and civilian personnel and public health. Serves as a liaison between all State, NGB and Federal organizations concerning occupational health programs and services. Evaluates and administers comprehensive occupational health programs, services and capabilities for military and civilian personnel in the work environment to include field operations, garrison, industrial and administrative sites. Provides occupational health services and medical treatment for non-occupational and occupational health illnesses. Coordinates with other DoD agencies, other federal agencies (e.g., OSHA, Center for Disease Control, etc.), and State agencies (e.g., State Departments of Health, State Environmental Quality, State Natural Resources, State Laboratories, etc.) regarding evaluation of toxicological data. Requires ability to review medical and other information pertinent to the OWCP claims. Evaluates new claims from a medical perspective to assist in determining whether the agency will controvert the claim. Collects data and prepares final reports on health education efforts. Establishes quality improvement monitoring systems and evaluating criteria. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest. Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Military Grade: Min: 2nd Lt/ 2LT/O-1 and Max: Maj/MAJ/O-4 Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1) MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS For entry into this specialty, normal color vision as defined by referenced authorities. Freedom from fear of heights (acrophobia). No history of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems. No record of claustrophobia or claustrophobic tendencies. No medical conditions preventing prolonged standing, repetitive movements, walking up to one mile, or walking up and down stairs.

Qualifications

General Experience(s): Must be certified at the GS-0018-11 level to be eligible for the GS-0018-12 level Must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience as a GS-11 Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have 36 months of the following Specialized Experience Performing periodic onsite surveys, to determine compliance with applicable occupational safety standards Preparing or revising safety instructions and guides Advising personnel of appropriate safety and occupational health measures to control or eliminate hazardous operating processes which may cause mishaps Investigating mishaps, obtaining statements from witnesses, and photographing mishap scenes Recording circumstances of mishaps and extent of injuries, preparing final report(s) of findings with recommendations to correct the unsafe acts or conditions which caused injuries or property damage Your resume must clearly define this experience.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology. Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination.

Required documents

Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification. Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system. You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following: 1. Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include: Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number. Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments. Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims. You are required to document this information within your resume. If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY). For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held. Please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination. Example: $65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present... followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications. Important Notes Regarding Resumes: Incomplete resumes will not be considered. If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed. Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume. Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism. 2. SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50. The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade. 3. Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement. If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade. 4. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information. Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation. 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service. Resources for Veterans' Preference: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content https://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/ Important Reminders: It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing. Allow up to one hour for virus scans. Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.