### Naval Medical Command
#### 2 vacancies in the following location:
* Kue, Japan
##### Work Schedule is Full Time - Permanent
Opened Thursday 8/11/2016 (0 day(s) ago)
** Closes Wednesday 8/24/2016 (13 day(s) away)
## Job Overview
### Summary
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite! **This position serves as an Occupational Therapist in the Educational and Development Intervention Services (EDIS) Department, US Naval Hospital Okinawa Japan.**
Consider working for the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), Navy's CIVILIAN health care organization. You don't have to join the military to work side-by-side with our military medical staff to care for those who serve our Nation. BUMED provides high quality patient- and family-centered care in wartime and peacetime to active duty members, their families, and beneficiaries at medical facilities around the globe. Every day, no matter what the environment, Navy Medicine is ready to provide world class care, anytime, anywhere.
**This job opportunity announcement has a first cut-off date. Applications received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the cut-off date of August 17, 2016 will receive first consideration for this vacancy. Candidates who apply after August 17, 2016 may be referred on a periodic basis depending on staffing needs.**
The purpose of this position is to provide early intervention and related services to developmentally delayed and disabled children and adolescents including their families, who are attending or eligible to attend Department of Defense Dependent Schools. This position involves professional work requiring the application of a professional knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of occupational therapy to clinical and educational services and to prevent disability, restore impaired function, and to teach adaptation when there is a permanent disability all in an effort to maximize a child's fullest potential. The primary function is to provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services to eligible children, age birth to 21 years.
To learn more about the living and working condition at Okinawa Japan go to: http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=MI:ENTRY:0
First priority consideration will be given to preference eligible veterans.
Second priority consideration will be given to military spouse and family member preference eligibles residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and family members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
### Duties
A typical day in the life of an Occupational Therapist!
* Execute a full range of direct, pediatric, educationally relevant, occupational therapy procedures, diagnostic, and treatment services for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS). Pediatric specialty techniques are used to manage clients with a combination of mild to severe physical, developmental, learning, and behavioral impairments from birth through 21 years.
* Independently evaluate referred clients for diagnosis and treatment planning and to determine current levels of functioning. Clients include infants and children with Down's syndrome, muscular dystrophy, neuromuscular and orthopedic dysfunction, learning disabilities, congenital anomalies, and behavioral/emotional disorders.
* Attend case study committee meetings and other meetings impacting the child's care.
* Formulate specific recommendations for occupational therapy goals and objectives.
* Design therapeutic programs to enhance development and/or school performance.
* Coordinate clients' occupational therapy schedule with other EDIS providers, teachers, and parents so that quality of care is maintained for infants and children, birth to 21 years.
* Provide treatment services to eligible children age's birth to 3 years old, in our Early Intervention Program, via the Primary Service Provider (PSP) model
* Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team to evaluate referred Early Intervention clients for treatment planning and to determine current levels of function.
* Be a part of an established team consisting of multiple disciplines, collaborating and implementing the primary service provider model (PSP). The PSP model follows that each team member will be an evidence based practitioner. This include being knowledgeable of the evidence to support practice in his or her own discipline, Part C Mission and Federal guidelines, as well as, global development. Clients include infants and children with a variety of diagnoses, such as but not limited to, developmental delays, global delays, prematurity, etc.
### Travel Required
* Occasional Travel
* Travel to schools, homes, Child Development Centers is dependent upon availability of command funding.
### Relocation Authorized
* Yes
* Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) for candidates outside of the commuting area are authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations and Department of Navy Policy. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy and available command funding.
## Job Requirements
### Key Requirements
* You must be a US Citizen.
* Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. www.sss.gov
* Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* See Other Information section for additional requirements.
### Qualifications
THIS IS AN EXPEDITED HIRING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCEMENT. The Secretary of Defense Memorandum of 14 August 2012 designed healthcare professions as shortage and critical need positions, and to appoint qualified healthcare professionals. this announcement is open to accept resumes from candidates interested in helping the Department of the Navy meet our mission requirements for providing care for uniformed services' family members and retirees at Military Treatment Facilities around the globe.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
**BASIC REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements:**
**1. Degree**: Applicants must have completed successfully (1) A Master's degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy **OR** (2) an occupational therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) at the time the curriculum was completed, and (2) the clinical affiliation requirements prescribed by the school. The curriculum may have been a bachelor's degree program, a post baccalaureate certificate program, or an entry-level master's degree program. **Please attach your college transcript and make sure your resume indicates the college/university that awarded your degree and the year.**
**IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION, YOUR RESUME MUST REFLECT**
**1. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:** Applicants must have one or more years of progressively related experience. Examples of experience includes experience as an Occupational Therapist, providing occupational therapy evaluation and intervention services to children, birth to 21 years who have been identified as potentially needing early intervention or related services related to developmental delays and/or special educational needs, to include independent diagnostic assessment and evaluation of case; utilization of testing methods, and treatment recommendations for patient condition. **OR**
**2. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE :** Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Completion of three years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related.** OR**
**3. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:** A combination of education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
**AND **
**SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTORS: **This position has** three** selective placement factors. The Selective Placement Factors are (1) **Possession of active, current State license from a U.S. State, territory, or district,** (2)** current Certification (National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapist (NBCOT) as an Occupational Therapist and** (3)** Clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist providing occupational therapy evaluation, early intervention and school based treatment services to pediatric patients, birth to 21 years. **Failure to document the current license, certification and experience treating pediatric patients in your resume will result in an ineligible rating.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/occupational-therapist-series-0631/
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the required skills for this position, click the following link: TAG:View Assessment Questions Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
**EDUCATION:**
Are you using your education to qualify? **THIS POSITION HAS A POSITIVE EDUCATION REQUIREMENT**: For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcript which includes (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=General-Policies)
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
*A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.
*Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command.
*A favorable Access National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) background investigation is required.
*Must obtain and maintain a current driver's license; operation of a motor vehicle is required.
*A background investigation is required.
*A criminal history background check is required.
*Selectee must meet any applicable credentialing or privileging requirements for the Department of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
### Security Clearance
Secret
## Additional Information
### What To Expect Next
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.
Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at:
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#### BENEFITS
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, a 401K-type retirement plan, and an Employee Assistance Program. More information can be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx
Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable command policy and available command funding.
Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized.
LQA Entitlements are authorized, if eligible.
### Other Information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
For those applicants located outside of the commuting area, a service agreement may be negotiated in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation and applicable Department of the Navy policies.
Tour of duty will be** 24** months.
Selectee must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf
Civilian employment in the competitive service in foreign areas shall be limited to a period of 5 continuous years unless interrupted by at least 2 years of physical presence in the United States or non-foreign area.
In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information before applying for or accepting this position. http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/2801ss.html
For more Foreign Overseas recruitment information: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/OverseasRecruitmentinformationForeign.pdf
For more Local Foreign Overseas recruitment information:
http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/ForeignOverseasLocalRecruitmentInformation.pdf
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating of 85 or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/ICTAPStatement.pdf
Veteran's Preference Information: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Vet%20PreferenceStatement.pdf
Overseas Limited Appt: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/OverseasLimitedApptEligibility.pdf
Overseas Military Spouse Preference: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/MilSpousePrefStatement.pdf
Overseas Family Member Preference: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/OverseasFamMemberPrefEligible.pdf
*Salary Range:* $63,900.00 to $79,443.00 / Per Year
*Series & Grade:* GS-0631-11/11
*Supervisory Status:* No
*Who May Apply:* United States Citizens
*Control Number:* 447168700
*Job Announcement Number:* NE60631-11-1773311N2450776E