United States Citizens Multiple Appointment Types Full Time The mission of the United States Air Force is to _fly, fight_ and _win_…in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- _integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do._
These positions are being filled under **Expedited Hiring Authority (EHA) for Defense Acquisition Workforce Positions and Health Care Occupations**. The Secretary of the Air Force has delegated authority by the Office Of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint individuals to select defense acquisition workforce positions, or “EHA Acquisition”, pursuant to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) and 2) certain health care occupations, or “EHA Medical”. Positions are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. **Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.'"**
****This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems.****
U.S. Citizenship is required Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance A security clearance may be required Total salary varies depending on location of position PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations Recruitment incentives may be authorized This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* Administer a variety of complex respiratory therapy treatment to ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients in wards and intensive care units.
* Set up, monitor and troubleshoot respiratory equipment such as volume, time- cycled, pressure ventilators, blood/gas analyzers, and oxygen administration systems.
* Review patient's medical records for pertinent information such as the specific area (e.g., lobe) involved, sputum indications, X-rays, etc. Use stethoscope to listen to patient's breathing.
* Positions patient explains procedures and sets the patient ease. Recognize and report results and/or reactions to the supervisor or a physician, unusual or unfavorable results or reactions.
* Monitors associated equipment in order to direct significant changes in vital signs, amount and concentration of medical gases.
**Additional Information: **
This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.
Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level.
This public notice may be used to fill target grades (e.g. GS-07 Target GS-08).
**SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:**
**FOR GS-07**: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of basic equipment used in respiratory therapy and must include making regular rounds on hospital nursing units to review or collect clinical data to insure that the respiratory equipment is operating properly and in compliance with physicians' orders. Transporting, setting up, or testing the operation of and changing simple oxygen administering devices, e.g., masks and nasal cannulas with cylinder or centralized medical gas systems. Disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing reusable respiratory equipment such as oxygen analyzers and regulators, including recognizing and reporting variations from expected results. Working as a practical nurse, nursing assistant, medical machine aid, medical technician or respiratory therapy aid if the above duties were performed.
**FOR GS-08**: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience must have demonstrated ability to work independently in critical care units, emergency rooms and the inpatient wards, providing highly skilled respiratory care to adult, pediatric, neonatal and geriatric critically ill patients. Performs assessments of patients through examination (including auscultation), analysis of laboratory results and interpretation of x-rays for the independent adjustment of ventilator setting and other oxygen modalities. Performs assessment of cardiopulmonary condition of assigned patients using data acquired through physical examination, respiratory monitoring and diagnostic equipment. Assembles, calibrates, monitors, and adjusts a variety of respiratory equipment including computerized ventilator life support systems on patients in the intensive care unit, trauma/emergency room and the inpatient wards.
**OR**
Click on the following link to view the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support position:
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-TECH
Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/respiratory-therapist-series-0651/
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:**
1. Knowledge of complex principles procedures and techniques of respiratory therapy to perform assignments involving a variety of acute and chronic respiratory disorders including the appropriate methods of treatment.
2.Knowledge of anatomy and physiology covering the basic location and function of the major organs and structures of the respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular, and skeletal systems of the human body as they relate to respiration.
3.Knowledge of chemistry and physics, including a basic understanding of the various principles of gas laws, humidity, temperature and pressures and an understanding of the properties of acids and bases.
4.Knowledge of respiratory pharmacology including the classification the drugs interaction, patient responses, common dosages and the methods of administration.
5.Skill in setting up and operating a wide variety of respiratory equipment and knowledge of the operating characteristics, capabilities and limitations to include arterial blood gas instruments.
**PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE****:**Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
**_VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:_** Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) andother organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteerexperience.
**ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? **You _MUST_ provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
**FOREIGN EDUCATION:** Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.**__**
**_ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:_**
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* Position may be subject to random drug testing.
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
* Employee must maintain current certifications.
* Position may require an appropriate security clearance.
**Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.**
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
* If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent". It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
The complete Application Package **must** be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, September 30, 2015
To begin the process, click the **Apply Online** button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the **Submit My Answers** button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, clickhere for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1349233. Fax your documents to **1-478-757-3144**.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numbering sequence on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire. Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire restarts with number one, so when entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately.Clickhere for the OPM Form 1203-FX., and
3. Fax all required documents to **1-478-757-3144**. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
**PLEASE NOTE:**It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clickinghere. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources **WILL NOT** modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
**The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:**
* Online Application (Questionnaire)
1) **Resume** (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)
2) **Transcripts** (must contain the university logo, can be a copy)
3) **Registration/License,** active, current registration if applicable for the position
4) **Veterans’ Preference** - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a “certification” of active service in lieu of a DD214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A “certification” letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The “certification” must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid “certification” of service with their initial application will be found “not eligible”. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If selected, you will be required to submit the following documents to substantiate your eligibility and/or qualifications. A list of required documents for all eligibilities may be located here:
* Eligibility Documentation, SF50, Proof of Disability, Certification of Job Readiness, etc.
* Transcripts, if qualifying based on education or positive education series.
After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required.
The length of time your application will remain active will vary based on the closing date of this Public Notice.
**The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program**. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
**Direct Deposit**: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
**Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):** For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click _here_. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
**Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants)**: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Clickhere for more information.
****Term Appointments:**** If you are selected for a term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
**Selective Service:** Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, clickhere.