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Position Title
Musculoskeletal Health Specialist (Research)
Agency
U.S. Army Medical Command
Announcement Number
NCFR197532504788DR Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, August 22, 2019 to Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 10% of the time? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Musculoskeletal Heath Specialist (Research) position with Department of Army. We will evaluate your resume and response to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position.  Your responses are subject to verification.  Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Musculoskeletal Health Specialist (Research) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Musculoskeletal Health Specialist (Research) at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Oversee the day-to-day operations of research projects aimed to address identified clinical gaps and improving the standard care particularly research emphasizing musculoskeletal health within a prolonged care environment. (limit characters)
4. Advises on fiscal and scientific oversight, reporting, and direction for proposed projects. (limit characters)
5. Provide mentorship to clinical researchers, scientists, technicians, and students within relevant laboratories at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and across the EACE Research & Surveillance Division. (limit characters)
6. Initiate original research, including demonstrated success in research grant proposal funding. (limit characters)
7. Provide technical advice/guidance to research team members on new scientific advances, procedures and concepts. (limit characters)
8. Consolidate research data, and subdivide into separate phases to accomplish rehabilitation program mission. (limit characters)
9. Schedules, directs, and personally performs complex research, integrating, and consolidating the work of co-investigators and colleagues through insight, analysis, and interpretation. (limit characters)
10. Apply principles, theories, and practices such as engineering, kinesiology, biomechanics, and rehabilitation therapies to design and execute methodologically sound studies. (limit characters)
11. Consolidate research findings into publications in high impact scientific journals. (limit characters)
12. Generate protocols and assure compliance with appropriate regulatory review boards. (limit characters)
13. Use the findings of specialized studies to make recommendations for the advancement of clinical care for affected patients. (limit characters)
14. Coordinates with industrial, academic, and clinical partners.as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for musculoskeletal health. (limit characters)
15. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)