MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD – HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE (NGMN-PEH-A)

CEDAR STREET ARMORY – 600 CEDAR STREET

ST. PAUL, MN 55101

TELEPHONE: (651) 282-4155 DSN: 825-4155

OPENING DATE: 24 February 2017 CLOSING DATE: 24 March 2017 RANK/GRADE: MSgt/E-7

POSITION TITLE: Health Technician AFSC: 4A0X1, 4N0X1

DUTY LOCATION: 148TH Fighter Wing, Medical Group, Duluth, MN

SELECTING OFFICIAL: 2Lt Joshua Kolkind, Comm: 218-788-7010 or DSN: 825-7010

WHO MAY APPLY: ENLISTED (MSgt/E-7 and below). At this time, the rank of MSgt/E-7 may not be available. Future promotion through MSgt/E-7 is possible without further competition. Members with rank higher than identified are eligible to apply, but may be required to take a reduction should they be selected. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. For Merit Announcements, eligibility is limited to personnel currently assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard who are serving permanent Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) tours. Members must remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. Waivers may be approved in exceptional circumstances by TAG.

REMARKS: PCS Funding is Available. This position is also bid as Open Technician ANG 17-187.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is located in the Medical Group at an Air National Guard (ANG) Wing and reports to the Health System Specialist. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the functional expert for issues pertaining to Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management programs. Incumbent manages essential programs, which impact individual medical readiness (IMR) and personnel fitness for continued worldwide deployability. The position occupant serves as a member of or an advisor to, management boards and committees as well as Wing leadership regarding Force Health Management and Aerospace Medicine. Develops plans, procedures, goals and objectives in support of the Aerospace Medicine and Force Health Management Programs using an extensive knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD), Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA), United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG) directives, policies and standards. Implements and maintains the information management systems utilized for aerospace medicine and force health protection programs. Administers the Physical Examinations and Standards (PES) program and serves as a medical expert on related issues. Manages the Reserve Component Periodic Health Assessment (RCPHA) program. Acts as the Medical Group customer service expert. Monitors the medical status of military personnel. Determines the need for and initiates Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) actions for duty related medical conditions. Determines the need for and initiates worldwide duty evaluations for non-duty related actions. Administers policies and develops procedures for the flight medicine and grounding management programs, which directly affect flying safety and mission readiness. Manages administrative and automated orders system. Provides prescreening for medical/dental/mental health and evaluation of personnel eligibility for deployment. Performs quality assurance studies on medical issues such as: patient satisfaction surveys, review of medical records for content and structure, reviews laboratory results for validity and application, and generates readiness reports for commander review. Administers the medical records program and acts as the medical records custodian. Must possess a working knowledge of other DOD component medical requirements. Performs additional duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must forward the forms listed below to arrive in the Human Resource Office no later than the Closing Date indicated above. E-mail applications to subject line must read (AGR application 17-188 last name). Hard copy applications such as faxed applications, hand carried applications, and mailed applications will no longer be accepted. If possible, please scan packet in as a.tif file and efax. If the application packet is too large to be sent in one email, break the packet into two separate attachments and send it in two separate emails. If sending multiple emails, subject line must end in 1 of 2, 2 of 2 (example - AGR application 17-188 Smith, 1 of 2). For questions, please call 651-282-4155 or email .

REQUIRED: Complete page 2 of this announcement

Attach a copy of your most current RIP

Two most recent EPRs

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: ANG 17-188
MEMORANDUM FOR NGMN-PEH / Date:
SUBJECT: Application for Merit AGR Vacancy Announcement ANG 17-188, Health Technician
1.  I request consideration for the above vacancy.
2.  Copies of my most recent RIP and last two EPRs are attached.
3.  My full-time Active Guard Reserve employment history, starting with the present, is as follows:
Organization / Duty Position/AFSC / Dates of Employment / Supervisor / Phone Number
4.  I am qualified in the following AFSCs:
.
5.  Highest civilian education completed: .
6.  Most recent physical: Date .
7.  Where I can be contacted at: Home Phone Work .
8.  Home Address: .
9.  Have you ever been convicted, forfeited collateral, or now under charges for any felony or firearms or explosives against the
law? (If yes attach a separate sheet fully explaining)
10.  During the past seven years, have you been convicted, imprisoned, on probation or parole, or forfeited collateral or are you now
under charges for any offense against the law not included in Question 9? (If yes attach a separate sheet fully explaining)
11.  Additional comments (you may include personal references):
Signature: ______
Name, Rank: .
Position Title: .
FORWARD APPLICATION TO:

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472.