NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Federal Employment Opportunities with the California Military Department

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving both the state and nation? The California Military Department offers unique and exciting federal employment opportunities through two distinct programs: Title 5 USC (Civilian Employee) and Title 32 USC (Dual-Status Technician).

This NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located in Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-ST) and is part of the CA JFHQ Safety. This Vacancy is being advertised concurrently with Technician Vacancy CA-12960528-AR-26-223. Only one of the announced positions will be filled.

Duties

• THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION The primary purpose of the NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-0610-12, is to manage a comprehensive Occupational Health Program for the state. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance. This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled. Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.

Education

An undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the following: Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), or related fields such as, Primary Care Management, Nursing (BSN/RN), Biology, or microbiology, Public Health, Entomology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering and Health Management/Health Systems Engineering, Operations Research, or other closely-related degree fields. OR Possess certification as an Occupational Health Nurse. When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. When there is a positive education or certification requirement, or you are using education to qualify as a substitution for experience, copies of transcripts (unofficial) and/or certificates are required at the time of application to verify that you meet the educational/certification requirement or substitution. Failure to provide transcripts and/or certificates at the time of application will result in automatic disqualification. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

How You Will Be Evaluated

ACCELERATED HIRE: All applications will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational and specialized experience requirements. Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. All applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration. Applications received under this public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection. Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Qualifications

• NURSING (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-0610-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government, have at least least two years of specialized experience with understanding of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of health services activities such as, administration, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, or aeromedical evacuation and have at least 1 year of specialized experience in performing the occupational health programs
• This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated
• Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Planning, developing, reviewing and analyzing, and maintaining a comprehensive Occupational Health Program
• Experience in formulating, analyzing, revising, and implementing policies, procedures and best practices in order to accomplish program goals and objectives in accordance with Federal, State and local laws, such as, Occupational Safety Health Administration Act of 1970 - OSHA, Federal Employees Compensation Act, Department of Labor, Department of Transportation and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission statutes, and DoD guidance
• Experience in determining if personnel are physically, mentally and psychologically suited for work in field operations and the industrial workplace
• Experienced in managing job-related hazards, such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive hazards
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination and possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse
• Failure to upload will result in automatic disqualification for this position
• Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Attention to Detail Nursing Assessment/Diagnosis Program Management Safety and Health Training and Education

Requirements:

• CALIFORNIA NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the California National Guard
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment
• If you are interested in joining the California National Guard, please contact a California National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position
• Compatible Military Assignment and Grade are required
• Military technicians must be assigned to a military position in the same unit which they are employed or, in a unit that is supported by the employing activity
• Military technicians must hold the military grade specified for the position
• Priority Areas(s) of Consideration: Priority consideration is first given to the areas below
• AREA I= Current California National Guard employees who are serving on a Permanent/Indefinite/Temporary appointment
• AREA II= Current California National Guard members
• AREA III= Current military members of the Air Force/Army National Guard, Air Force/Army Reserve or Air Force/Army Active Duty. (Applicants who are currently in other Air/Army branches and NOT currently a member of the California National Guard (CNG) must become a member of a compatible unit of assignment within the Army CNG commensurate with the military grade listed in this announcement prior to federal assignment)
• Military Grades: O-3 through O-6 Recruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, subject to funding and approval
• PCS Relocation Costs MAY BE authorized subject to provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation, funding, and an agency determination that a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is in the Government's best interest
• Must maintain appropriate level of security clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period
• Must wear appropriate military uniform including required grooming standards
• Must maintain a compatible military unit, grade and job assignment as required by current directives
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must maintain current license as a Registered Nurse
• Must maintain current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Must maintain annual training

This is a federal job announcement. You must apply on USAJOBS before it closes on 2027-07-22 — https://www.usajobs.gov/job/877615400. Contact your Veteran Staffing Consultant below for help with the application, but applying through USAJOBS is what puts you in front of the hiring agency.

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for California Military Department- FedTech T5/T32 is Tracey Huerta.