About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics This is a Direct Hire Solicitation - Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service - Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized
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. Basic Requirement for Genetic Counselor: Degree: 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 (such as Genetic Counseling). This degree must be from an educational program accredited by 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: I have one year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-11 or above grade level in the Federal Service which includes providing genetic counseling to patients and families; conducting consultations with patients to conduct genetic risk assessments; collaborating with health care professionals on a variety of genetic conditions. 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 DutiesProvide comprehensive genetic counseling for clients and families with suspected or confirmed genetic conditions.Identify at-risk families, interpret disorders, analyze inheritance patterns, and review available options.Collect comprehensive family histories and construct multi generational charts to support diagnostic evaluations.Analyze genetic and clinical data to guide diagnostic testing and interpretation.Provide psychosocial support and follow-up to patients adjusting to genetic diagnoses.Advise and educate patients and parents through face-to-face counseling and clear explanations.Support prenatal and high-risk clinics using cytogenetic and molecular diagnostic techniques.Assist development of adult genetics clinics for familial cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative conditions.Develop curricula and teach staff about genetic evaluation, counseling, and informed consent.Participate in clinical research including protocol design, consent development, enrollment, data collection, and analysis,