HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A HEALTH SYSTEMS SPECIALIST, GS, 0671, 12, -- Develops plans, procedures, goals, and objectives for the overall operation of the squadron. Provides written guidance to subordinates, including mission requirements and methods of accomplishment. Monitors unit participation for both inactive and active duty training. Directs squadron activities by assuring that work and program goals are being met and are consistent with higher headquarters policies and requirements. Evaluates program effectiveness. Develops procedures for correcting deficiencies to improve effectiveness. Selects subordinates, develops performance standards, evaluates performance, and provides training. Provides advice to higher headquarters on impact of policy changes concerning squadron operations and mission capabilities. -- Ensures that plans and schedules are prepared for medical flight crew members and support personnel to attain combat ready proficiency. Develops and implements, plans for raising the squadron combat readiness. Plans and develops squadron programs such as recruiting, retention, individual training, proficiency training, resource management, quality assurance/risk management, Standardization Evaluation, medical readiness, unit mobility, mission scheduling, disaster preparedness, plans and exercises, security, radio operations, and safety. -- Directs squadron programs such as medical aircrew training, safety, mobility, recruiting, mobilization, public relations, inspections, investigations, anti-terrorism, mass casualty exercises, operational training missions, training missions and logistics programs, including high value WRM (War Readiness Material). -- Coordinates squadron activities with other agencies and civilian health delivery organizations. Coordinates Aeromedical evacuation flying and training requirements with the supporting flying unit(s), and resolves scheduling and other problems. -- Prepares the annual operational budget including current fiscal year revised estimates and five year projected estimates. Budgets medical and non-medical equipment and supply requirements. Monitors expenditures and ensures that fund projections are adequate to cover requirements. Prepares requests for authorizations and allowances. --Plans and organizes the work of the subordinates. Assigns work and provides guidelines on methodology and scope of required performance. Interviews and selects employees, sets performance standards, and formulates appraisals of performance. Initiates personnel actions, adjusts informal complaints, and recommends disciplinary action as required. --May be outside in all kinds of weather in unfamiliar environment to effect the success of the mission. Performs other related duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT * Minnesota Air National Guard Membership is required. if you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Must hold a X046F3 or 41A3 AFSC to be eligible to apply. * Experience in the Aeromedical Evacuation mission desired. ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access . Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** MILITARY COMPATIBILITY: Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility. The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Air National Guard. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MILITARY GRADES : 2Lt (O-1) to Maj (O-4) Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Work that required a knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of a health care delivery system. Such experience may have been gained as an administrative officer, management analyst, or administrative or clinical program manager or supervisor in a health care delivery system. Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: * Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; * Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and * Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. Education EDUCATION: Undergraduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management. Other completed degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research or other closely-related degree fields. Or A Graduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, or other business-related equivalent. 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 REMARKS : No PCS available. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus. To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/ IMPORTANT NOTES : * Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor. * Employment is contingent upon successful completion of technician pre-employment physical for certain occupational series. * Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 ( https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx ). This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible AFSC in the Minnesota Air National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity