HEALTH PROMOTION COORDINATOR (EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Exercise Physiologist and Health Promotion Program Coordinator, installation-level subject matter expert on exercise science providing expertise, consultation, and advice in the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of a comprehensive Air Force physical fitness program consisting of physical (cont)...

...fitness assessment, physical fitness, strength and conditioning, musculoskeletal injury prevention, and health promotion activities.

• Oversees and evaluates the local AFRC Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) program.
• Serves as the AFRC installation Health Promotion Program Coordinator providing education, training, and technical support to encourage individual health behaviors and well-being to base community.
• Assesses, develops, and implements comprehensive physical fitness initiatives and programs to optimize human performance, reduce injuries, and foster health, well-being, and morale.
• Provides consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, PTLs, and members on physical training (PT), improving physical fitness-assessment potential, and preventing musculoskeletal injuries.

CONT CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Incumbent is required to have and maintain at least one of the following certifications:
a. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP).
b. National Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA): Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
c. National Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA): Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS).
d. American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP).
e. Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa): Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).

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, Professional and Scientific Positions, General Medical and Healthcare Series, 0601 +IOR.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Education
Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of a broad range of health care principles, practices, and procedures and specialized training in order to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate a comprehensive health promotion program for health, physical fitness, and wellness; interpret and adapt general health, safety, and medical requirements in administering the health promotion program; knowledge to plan, administer, and evaluate a variety of health, fitness, and wellness education classes; ability to advise, counsel, and make recommendations to management officials concerning medical, health, and administrative aspects of the health promotion program. (NOTE: This same experience must be well-described in the application/resume that you complete and submit in addition to answering this questionnaire.) You MUST submit a copy of official transcripts.

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EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Professional knowledge of planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques, principles, and strategies as they apply to exercise science, physical fitness testing, strength and conditioning programming, body composition testing, and education sufficient to serve as the installation subject matter expert.
2. Professional knowledge and skill in the management, development, application, evaluation, and communication of health promotional concepts, principles, and practices to maintain, improve, evaluate, and/or enhance the health behavior, physical activity, and well-being of the base population
3. Knowledge of exercise science, fitness assessments/screenings, physical fitness, human systems, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, body composition, and prescriptive/corrective exercise concepts and theories sufficient to understand, plan, deliver, coordinate, evaluate, and analyze a comprehensive physical fitness program and how dynamic elements of human systems functioning impact combat readiness and mission accomplishment.
4. Knowledge of common diseases, medical conditions/terminology, sports medicine processes, and medication effects, as well as, human behavior change theories, motivational/goal setting strategies and counseling techniques necessary to foster improvements in physical fitness and fitness testing potential, prevent injuries, improve body composition, and promote positive health behaviors with intent to maintain a combat-ready force.
5. Knowledge and skill in using a wide range of exercise and fitness training systems including highly specialized and innovative strength and conditioning equipment, making facility and equipment recommendations and practices, and developing training aids and devices applicable to program objectives, training effectiveness and efficiency.
6. Skill in data analysis and database use, data reporting, fact finding, problem/conflict resolution, and mitigating corrective processes/procedural action plans, reports, and strategies necessary to solve a wide range of problems and to effectively communicate information, processes, procedures, schedules, and outcomes to work entities, leaders, peers, committees, service users and participants.
7. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and through practical demonstration for the purpose of coordinating work processes and procedures, delineating tasks, explaining procedures, providing fitness, health, nutrition counseling, reporting on data, and facilitating effective public, telecommunication, and virtual briefings and presentations.

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.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) | U.S. Citizenship is required | Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov | If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ | This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program | Disclosure of Political Appointments | All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. | Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. | Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. | At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the 0601 occupational series must be met | May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. | Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university program in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, or related field. A Master’s degree in one of the concentrations is highly desired. | Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft | This position requires and pre-employment physical. | PCS expenses paid by Unit