INTEGRATED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, General Health Science Series 0601 +IOR BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes assessing workplace conditions, processes, and practices for sources of occupational musculoskeletal and/or cardiovascular stressors; developing initiatives to mitigate identified hazards and barriers to optimal health and performance, and to enhance resiliency; providing exercise physiology and human performance consultation, guidance, training instruction and technical support; coordinate and instructs the organization’s strength conditioning program course in accordance with set guidelines and curriculum as well as developing innovative approaches for members/operators exercise programs to ensure safety and effectiveness. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time–in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Professional knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, or methodologies of health sciences in order to plan and integrate the IOS program including project development and execution, training, analytical evaluation, and advisory services. Knowledge of military organization, populations, and culture, and the unique stressors placed upon workers in an operational military workplace. Knowledge of the program planning process and evidence-based methods to mitigate risks and stressors in occupational workplaces. Skill in conducting research, anticipating changes and new developments, developing unit plans, evaluating effectiveness, coordinating work, and reviewing technical reports. Skill in collecting data, conducting substantial problem analysis and program evaluation to identify adverse trends, ineffective practices or procedures, and shortcomings; performing data analysis and developing presentations using current information technology and computers effectively; and communicating results orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small organization. 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) and other 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 volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a member of a multidisciplinary Integrated Operational Support (IOS) team directly supporting the Line of the Air Force (LAF) mission assigned to the Base Operational Support Team (BOST) program with the goal of building resiliency, enhancing human performance and improving unit mission effectiveness.