HEALTH SYSTEM Specialist Security Clearance

Position: HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Location: Hoonah

Duties Responsible for oversight, administration, and implementation of policies pertaining to unit medical affairs, and exercise of programs such as:
Line Of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Program, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB) Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening Program, Immunization Program, routine and special physical examinations and waivers, Weight Control Program, and Over-40 Medical Screening Program.

Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM), Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities, and the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Liaison Offices located within the state. Serves as the principle advisor to the Chief of the MILPO, as well as to general officer commanders, and personnel on eligibility for health care, sources of health care, medical aspects of physical readiness training and testing, Active Duty Medical Extensions, and LOD investigations.

Collects, analyzes and provides statistical reports to the MILPO Chief and the Commanders of the Major Army Commands (MACOMs) within the state regarding the health services programs. As required, organizes, coordinates, and provides health services briefings and training for the unit readiness workshops, Active Guard Reserves workshops, and the Commanders Course. Manages the funds associated with the health services account and provides an accounting for expenditures as required.

Responds to inquires and various correspondence on health services issues and maintains an action file on all responses. Observes privacy requirements on the release of medical information concerning individual military members. Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of the Incapacitation Pay Review Board and the MOS Military Review Board. As required, is a participant on review boards. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to the health services programs.

Provides guidance to all users through the development of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), electronic tracking systems, and dissemination of information related to the health services programs. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of health service related actions. Provides supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; providing recommendation on training requirements, performance standards, and ratings;

and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
* Bargaining Unit:
Bargaining
* APPOINTMENT FACTORS:
Excepted/Enlisted in the Alaska Army National Guard.
* MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT:
Due to the nature of this position, the military grade requirement is Specialist (SPC/E-4).
* Incumbent is subject to termination due to loss or reduction in funding for this position.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
* This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
* Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
* Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION is experience or education which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below:
Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory…