Physician GP-0602-14

Physician GP-0602-14

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $123077 - $300000 Per Year

Job Summary: This vacancy is for a GP-0602-14, Physician GP-0602-14 located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Accessions Service Center in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as a Physician GP-0602-14 and be responsible for ensuring applicants meet Coast Guard medical accession or retention standards as appropriate through thorough review of medical records. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Review and make recommendations to submissions of medical waiver requests for all Coast Guard Accession programs, such as enlistment, commissioning programs. Request, as required, additional medical information, records, evaluations, consultations, studies, labs, tests, etc., required to make a waiver recommendation based on available medical information. Coordinate and discuss waiver request cases and reserve retention cases with a variety of authorized personnel. Coordinate, discuss, and respond to questions of inquiries regarding waiver request cases and reserve retention cases with a variety of authorized personnel guidelines, policies and laws. Record brief, articulate notes in the electronic system of record, summarizing relevant medical facts, information, consultations, conversations, and considerations as they pertain to the applicant's case, the relevant program and the waiver or retention recommendations. Review, edit, and/or approve correspondence prepared by CG ASC support staff, and draft correspondence regarding waiver recommendations and retention recommendations. Provide disposition of retention waivers and informal physical evaluation boards in collaboration with the Medical Administration Branch. Engage in extensive and frequent contact with medical support staff responsible for applicants' and service members' medical findings.

Qualifications: Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: 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. 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. AND To qualify at the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Reviewing medical waiver requests of physical standards. Reviewing medical documentation related to various tests. Answering questions in reference to waiver request cases with authorized military or civilian personnel. Annotating medical information as it relates to medical facts, consultations or conversations. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and 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: Only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a resume and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, any applicable assessments, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on 01/26/2026. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Nakeesha Lawson at nakeesha.s.lawson@uscg.mil to obtain an alternative application.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26