Occupational Health Nurse, GS-0610-11 (99194)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Omaha District

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Position Overview/Duties

Serves in the Omaha District (NWO) Safety & Occupational Health Office as the Occupational Health Nurse and Occupational Health Program Manager (OHPM) for Occupational Health, Medical Surveillance, Hearing Conservation, Medical Records Management, and Health Promotion Initiatives. This position serves civilian employees of the Omaha District as the Occupational Health Nurse for the purpose of implementing a comprehensive Occupational Health Program. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of the program for organizational elements located throughout a large and diverse geographical area, engaged in widely dispersed and diversified activities. The occupational health nurse focuses on the promotion of employee health, the prevention of illness and injury as it relates to their job duties, and protection from occupational environmental hazards. The nursing skills are combined with business acumen to promote a safe, secure, and healthy work environment. Schedules and reviews pre/post-employment physicals, periodic medical surveillance examinations and medical testing. Maintains accurate and current documentation of employee medical information and works with supervisors to ensure timely completion of required examinations and screenings. Administers the National Occupational Health Center processes for managing occupational health program. Provides medical counseling or verbal explanation of occupational health physicals to employees to ensure understanding of any medical tests, exams, or screening results. Responsible for operation of the District Nursing Station, providing basic first aid services to USACE employees in the Federal Building.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY. This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Minimum Education Requirement: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.

Other Requirements:
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment: Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Registration as a professional nurse (required for employment) and HIPPA training (can be obtained after employment).

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.