About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the education developer/coordinator and training instructor for courses as assigned in support of the Preventive Medicine Branch and Division of Public Health Services located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education AND 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. Basic Requirements for Nurse (Educator): Education: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: GS-12 Specialized Experience: A minimum of one full year of specialized experience which includes scheduling, facilitating and coordinating of Preventive Medicine, Public Health, or Occupational Medicine Courses. Assisting in the development, design, implementation, coordination, and administration of graduate level public health courses to seasoned Public Health Officers. Conducting operations and instruction of classes; completing schedules for assigned courses and arranging for guest speakers support. Experience using technology and software application programs such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Forms, Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point; various military health databases, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), word processing, database, spreadsheets, graphics, to collect, store, retrieve, and prepare consolidated training, clinical experience, and program activity reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Major DutiesPlans and develops course materials and presents lectures, demonstrations, and practical exercises in the area of Public Health and Public Health Nursing to provide knowledge and skills for Army Medical Department Officers.Updates and rewrites lesson plans as required by changes in doctrine and curriculum development.Research current scientific literature to ensure that all instructional materials are up to date and accurate.Collaborates with both civilian and military subject matter experts in the Public Health, Infectious Disease, Laboratory Science, and Infection Control to develop and maintain current training programs and courses.Develops and revises educational courses, addressing disease control and prevention and health and wellness programs to ensure the educational needs of all levels of students are met.