Health Technician (Community Health)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency, stationed at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas, is seeking a Health Technician (Community Health). This direct hire solicitation offers potential incentives and salary negotiations for federal appointees new to the service.

US Citizens may apply, with qualification via education, experience, or a combination of both as described above. Basic requirements include one year of specialized public-health outreach experience or a four-year degree

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience including participating in public-health outreach.
• Four year degree with a major in a subject directly related to the position or 24 semester hours in related subjects.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used if the percentage requirements total 100%.

Skills

Public-health outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree with related major

24 semester hours in related subjects

Job description

About the Position:

This position is with the Defense Health Agency at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center located at Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is this document.

Basic Requirement for Health Technician (Community Health):

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes participating in public-health outreach. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages