USAJOBS · 1 week ago
Disability Evaluation System Program Specialist
Peterson AFB, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $82K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Disability Evaluation System Program Specialist for a position located at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves overseeing the execution of DES policies, conducting studies related to DES processes, and maintaining current regulations while educating staff and beneficiaries on changes.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides oversight of the execution of Disability Evaluation System (DES) policies in accordance with federal statutes, DoD regulations, and military inspection agencies
Briefs local leaders and higher headquarters on Disability Evaluation System (DES) limiting factors experienced locally
Independently conducts, or participates in conducting, studies related to Disability Evaluation System (DES) processes; e.g., work measurement, methods and procedures, timeliness of DES case completion and accuracy, and historic reviews, as requested
Collects medical records and related documents for Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Informal PEB (IPEB) processing regarding member’s requirement to undergo evaluation to determine physical fitness for retention in duty status
Maintains currency of Disability Evaluation System (DES) regulations and PEBLO Guide and educates MTF staff and various beneficiary groups, on changes to those provisions
Serves as the Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO)
Qualification
Required
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes documented experience in: 1) Applying analytical techniques such as task analysis, workload measurement, trend analysis, etc. 2) Managing medical records and/or specialty care referrals. 3) Administrating disability evaluation system processing plan objectives and standards
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
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%
Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
A Personnel Security Investigation is required
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Company
USAJOBS
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