Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois
Salary Range: $109137 - $141880 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an advisor and clinical subject matter expert to LeadCommand Surgeon to promote, maintain, and restore patient wellness within the en route care system.
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Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: (1) Demonstrated mastery of the policies, principles, concepts, procedures, and methodologies governing USAF Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) and en route care systems (2) Expert application of clinical operations, medical standards of practice, the nursing process, AECM and clinical training requirements, medical and aircraft equipment utilization, logistical support, clinical research, evidence-based practice, program development, and advanced clinical techniques (3) Possesses expert knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, combined with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, to effectively plan, assess, and improve program performance and mission outcomes (4) Applies an in-depth understanding of Total Force AE structure-including active duty, Guard, and Reserve components-along with AE organizational missions and clinical/aerospace medical management to support mission execution, force development, and force utilization (5) Oversight of aeromedical operations, delivery of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight patient care, clinical aircrew training, AEF requirements, and contingency operations (6) Expert-level knowledge of Air Force organizational structure, governing publications, and the processes required to develop, coordinate, and publish policies and procedures (7) Demonstrates mastery of AE mission roles, functions, organizational constructs, and the operational relationships across DoD and Air Force entities to provide command-level guidance on clinical care delivery, training, and aircraft platforms. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery level knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to USAF Aeromedical Evacuation and en route care systems including clinical operations, medical standards of practice, clinical training, aeromedical evacuation crew member (AECM) training, nursing process, medical and aircraft equipment, logistical support, evidenced based clinical practice and clinical research, and program management, principles and techniques. Previous experience as an Air Force Flight Nurse strongly desired. 2.Mastery knowledge of the AE mission, en route care environment, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DOD and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance on en route clinical care delivery, AECM and clinical training, airframes. Master's degree in Nursing is highly desired 3. Expert clinical knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level programs for conducting major patient movement operations such as DOD wartime or contingency operations, peacetime operations, DSCA, National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), NATO, clinical flight and ground operations, tactical patient airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, acquisition, special operations and/or similar operations. 4. Advanced knowledge of international patient movement systems: including en route care capabilities, training and development of en route care providers. Previous experience in international aeromedical evacuation activities preferred. 5. Ability to foster inter-relationships and build coalitions for the various aspects of the AE program and skill in integrating competing priorities and programs in order to effectively develop a synergistic worldwide en route patient care transport system. 6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust operations to meet AE program requirements and objectives within available resources (AFMS, MAJCOM, TF, LAF). Knowledge and experience managing, guiding and providing oversight of a variety of programmatic initiatives achieving organizational success. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before starting the application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/11/2026, closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12951646 Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date, 05/11/2026. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 5. A complete Application Questionnaire 6. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 7. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here 8. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBs you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. 9. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. 10. Review all instructions prior to beginning your Assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. 11. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. 12. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources, click here To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Click here Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-11