PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (AEROSPACE MEDICINE)

Department: Department of the Army Agency: Army National Guard Units Announcement number: CO-12923129-T5-26-112 Appointment type: Permanent Work schedule: Full-time Pay scale: GS Salary type: Per Year Minimum salary: 99800 Maximum salary: 129742 Open date: 2026-04-02 Close date: 2026-04-09 Total openings: 1 Locations: Buckley AFB, CO Occupational series: Physician Assistant (0603) Security clearance: Secret Travel requirement: Occasional travel Telework eligible: N Service type: Excepted

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT/NURSE PRACTITIONER (AEROSPACE MEDICINE), Position Description Number T5685000 and is part of the CO MED DET, National Guard. This position is primarily for administrative medical assessments and readiness functions.

Veterans, The public, Federal employees - Competitive service, Federal employees - Excepted service

Conducts specialized aeromedical physical exams, utilizing extended specialized training from successful completion of the Army Flight Surgeon Course and professional experience actively monitors assigned ARNG personnel to enhance aircrew health and safety and prepare/update case management records for personnel with flight duty, deployment, or fitness restrictions. Obtains and maintains access to, training for, and provides clinically relevant input into Soldiers' electronic health care records - including MHS Genesis, MEDPROS, AERO, and the Centralized Aviation Flight Records System (CAFRS) - to complete Flying Duty Medical Examinations (Initial, long, short, Aeromedical summaries) for all applicants to US Army Aeromedical Activity (AAMA) and current aircrew members. Keep Commanders appraised of Medical Recommendation for Flying or Special Operations Duty using DD Form 2992. Maintains situational awareness of current Aeromedical Policy Letters (APLs), Aeromedical Technical Bulletins. Management of flight waivers and associated documents. Coordinate care and specialized examinations to be conducted at Fort Novosel or other locations in support of aeromedical requirements. Provide input on formulary medications including stockage levels, storage and reporting requirements, and surge requirements. Coordinate maintenance of aeromedical records with aviation units and MEDDET teams. Uses clinical skills and knowledge to complete comprehensive medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services for assigned soldiers IAW with prescribed regulations, policies and orders. Perform soldier evaluations including physical examinations to determine if the standards of AR 40-501 are met in response to Commander requests (e.g., Fit for Duty Evaluations, specialty exams for schools and positions). Establish clear and concise communication with the referring provider as necessary. Ensure COCOM guidance criteria and waiver submission accordingly. Performs other duties as assigned.

May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. | Submit all required documentation. | Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. | This position requires a SECRET security clearance, the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, some organizations may require a TOP SECRET. | Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board. | Possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours. | Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer. | Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. | The employee is subject to random drug testing. | This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. | This position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 96006, 23 October 1996, which requires the employee to obtain Hepatitis B Immunization unless exempted by a physician. | Prior to appointment the applicant must be flight/aeromedical qualified, refresher training IAW with the Army policy and regulations.

1. Experience and knowledge will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of your knowledge or experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal knowledge or experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include your knowledge or experience in your resume. Must have experience or knowledge in each of the following : 1. Experience working with or knowledge of military medical organizational structure, policies and procedures to review records/referrals and determine appropriate aeromedical and operational dispositions of line of duty and medical continuation determinations; separation history and physical exams; incapacitation pay; convalescent leave; and the need for disability evaluation system processing; flight and occupational exams and waivers . 2. E xperience working with or knowledge of pharmaceuticals in order to prescribe medication required for medical readiness in support of deployments. 3. Experience assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medication for specified illnesses in accordance with current modalities within scopes of practice and to recognize conditions requiring physical attention and intervention. 4. Experience identifying a medical problem and determining appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to an attending physician. 5. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain rapport with patients and their family members in order to facilitate health care counseling guidance and health maintenance instructions. 6. Ability to teach patients healthy regimen and responsibility required to achieve wellness.

Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). 1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 2. A security clearance may be required for this position. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance may be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 4. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf . If you'd like more information on Veterans' Preference or are unsure about your eligibility, please visit https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/5881 .

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.

Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, phone number, and email REQUIRED: Experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format REQUIRED: DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service if claiming Veterans' Preference REQUIRED: VA Disability Letter if claiming 10-point veterans' preference or higher

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12923129 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process . You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. 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/ .

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.