Health Technician

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HEALTH TECHNICIAN, Position Description Number T5431000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard. Responsibilities A HEALTH TECHNICIAN, GS-0640-08, provides assistance in the administration of the JFHQ-S Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene (OH/IH) programs to include, but not limited to, various duties in support of the Medical Surveillance, Respiratory Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hearing Conservation, Vision Conservation, and Bloodborne Pathogen Programs. Assists in the scheduling and coordination of occupational health related physical examinations for military/civilian personnel (e.g. pre-placement/baseline, periodic, termination/retirement exams) and screenings such as vital signs (i.e., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations), vision screening, audiometric testing, pulmonary function tests (PFT), and height and weight measurements. Records client occupational health history and medical information in the medical record and is responsible for managing, preserving, and use of medical records IAW the Privacy Act of 1974. Assists in OH/IH training and gives guidance regarding work practices and environmental conditions to protect the military/civilian employees from workplace health hazards. Performs worksite ergonomic related evaluations/surveys. Ensures all full-time employees assigned to hazardous noise positions are enrolled in the Installation Hearing Conservation Program for testing and monitoring. Ensures all military/civilian personnel who are occupationally exposed to hazardous noise or ototoxic environments receive baseline, 90-day, annual, and termination audiograms in accordance with Hearing Conservation Program regulation sand directives. Ensures follow-up audiometric tests and referral appointments are conducted as directed by the Occupational Health Nurse (OHN). Administers the JFHQ-S Department of Defense (DoD) Occupational Environmental Health Readiness System-Hearing Conservation (DOEHRS-HC) Program. Obtains and maintains DOEHRS-HC Bi-Annual Compliance Reports. Performs system backup and uploads information to the DOEHRS-HC repository as required. Performs and coordinates biological calibration checks (e.g., daily) of DOEHRS-HC system and ensures results are within acceptable range in accordance with federal regulations and standards. Ensures military/civilian personnel receive Hearing Conservation Program services and training to meet hearing protection requirements (e.g., earplugs, noise muffs, ear canal caps, noise-attenuating helmets, or a combination of protection) to minimize hearing loss. Ensures individualized hearing protection is provided to all military/civilian employees assigned to hazardous noise areas. Coordinates and/or conducts noise surveys of all suspected noise-hazard areas, vehicles, and equipment as directed by regulation and law using Type 2 or greater sound level meters which meet American National Standards Institute (ANSI) requirements. Ensures annual hazard assessments of noise hazardous areas, or potentially noise hazardous areas, are conducted IAW federal regulations and standards. Ensures vision screenings are conducted IAW the Army Vision Conservation and Readiness Program. Assesses whether or not personnel meet visual criteria for their particular job. Provides guidance to military/civilian personnel needing professional eye care. Ensures vision screening and/or eye exams are performed on all employees working in eye hazardous areas requiring safety eyewear. Records medical findings and files copy of safety eyewear prescriptions in the employee medical record. Performs a variety of special tasks, such as portions of occupational health/industrial hygiene investigations or surveys as directed by the OHN. Performs conventional OH/IH surveys of limited scope and variety. Processes requests for reasonable accommodations (RA), in accordance with internal agency policy and EEOC enforcement guidance for reasonable accommodation, specific to providing Reasonable Accommodations in the Federal Workforce. Provides guidance based on analysis of reasonable accommodations (RA) request, reviews case files, determining need for supporting documentation and assist management officials with implementation of approved accommodation, when appropriate. Reviews and analyzes DOD, DA, and Command policy or regulatory issuances for applicability and consolidates into directives and supplements the documents containing interpretative guidance information for implementation by managers of subordinate elements. Answers questions regarding the program with respect to legal, moral, and ethical issues; legal rules of evidence; confidentiality; reasonable accommodation (RA); drug testing and quality control issues, etc. Provides input into research studies concerning the feasibility of extending and improving the ADAPCP/EAP/Health Promotion Programs at subordinate centers, installations, and activities. Identifies areas of emphasis, improvements in procedures, presentation of data, and conclusions, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of experience that equips you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-7. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). Additional Conditions of Employment: Incumbent must possess and maintain a current American Heart Association or American Red Cross certificate (card) in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Course and must be able to meet Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) and DOEHRS-HC Courses requirements from a DoD approved source (e.g., US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) Course or US Navy Course). This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, orin response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Physical Effort: The work involves moderate physical exertion which includes carrying equipment, climbing, standing, walking, and bending. Assignments may require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; occasional lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific physical standards and above average agility and dexterity. Working Conditions/Environment: Incumbent may be exposed to various unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions during inspections (e.g., noise, toxic chemicals, heat, radiation and biological hazards). Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during site visits to areas containing specific hazards IAW federal/military regulations and standards.