About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located at 375th Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting hearing screenings for patients; fitting patients for hearing protective devices; and scheduling patient appointments with automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as Audiology. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesUse computer and peripheral equipment to establish baseline and annual hearing thresholds in support of the Hearing Conservation Program.Ensure hearing testing results are posted in the electronic medical record and in any other official record systems.Fit personnel with hearing protection approved for use by Department of War (DoW) personnel.Refer individuals identified via hearing exams for diagnostic examinations by the audiologist.Instruct personnel who fail hearing tests on procedures required for follow-up care.Comply with all applicable laws and regulations as well as established policies, procedures and written instructions.