Physician (RAT-Flight Surgeon) - Federal Aviation Administration

Summary The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employees' primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry. Responsibilities Is a medical authority who performs complex assignments under minimal supervision. He or she carries out the full range of programs within the region and often functions simultaneously as a medical authority and representative of the FAA. The Physician serves as a Flight Surgeon (FS) on the Aerospace Medicine Regional Augmentation Team (RAT). Primary responsibility is to assist the Manager of the RAT in the accomplishment of AAM special projects or tasks. The projects tend to be highly complex and challenging activities that require the incumbent to apply experience and expert knowledge of Aerospace Medicine and may often require the development of new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques with minimal input from an executive or manager. When not engaged in special projects or tasks, the FS augments regional programs, include but not limited to, Airman Medical Certification, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee and Surveillance, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health and Applicant Medical Clearance, as well as provides support to other AAM strategic priorities. The FS makes medical certification decisions following AAM established procedures and orders. As a recognized medical authority, the physician provides professional advice and guidance to FAA officials in aerospace medical matters, conducts and participates in medical education programs. Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. They may participate in a rotating after-hours schedule. The FS may represent the Federal Air Surgeon on public health matters related to the aviation sector. Applies knowledge of Public Health concepts in support of preparedness, readiness, and response to emergencies and/or crises. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The Physician represents the FAA and the Office of Aerospace Medicine as an authoritative contact on health, medicine, medical programs, and activities. The work of this position contributes directly to the safety of civil aviation and the aerospace industry. The FS defines, organizes, and assigns local resources to accomplish organizational objectives and allocates resources to accomplish work activities. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues. The Physician may develop new policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations. The position requires a license to practice medicine in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia as well as experience in one or more specialty areas applicable to the position. The Flight Surgeon requires regular access to TS/SCI documents and information and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (copies of transcripts must be uploaded) Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (copy of licensure must be uploaded) Note: An agency may waive the licensure requirement for research positions not involving direct patient care. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. AND EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have three (3) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Aviation Medicine) or equivalent experience and training that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position being filled. Experience also includes: Performing medical reviews, analysis and interpretation of standards, and clearance of safety related employees and/or airmen. Public Health Programs and Policy Analysis - Analyzes, interprets and explains the health impacts of programs, policies, proposals, and legislation. AND QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess an advanced degree in Public Health or a related field. (Transcripts required with your application.) Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Education This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page). Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation. Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered. KSA INFORMATION: As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA. In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. Leave Enhancement: FAA organizations may offer enhanced annual leave accrual to newly appointed or reappointed employees. In order to receive consideration for such a benefit, applicants' prior non-Federal service or active duty uniformed service must directly relate to the duties of the position to which appointed. Granting enhanced annual leave is at the sole discretion of the hiring organization, and granting such benefit is not an entitlement nor guaranteed to any newly hired employee. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. NOTES: Some, all or none of the applicants may be interviewed. This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $221,900 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c). Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job. If eligible, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be paid in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration Travel Policy (FAATP). To confirm receipt of documents, contact Ryan.Cappadony@faa.gov. This is not a bargaining unit position. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA