Angestellte/r (Medizin.Untersuchungen)
Baumholder, Germany
Ausschreibungsbereich
WHO MAY APPLY?
Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)-Europe within Germany
and
EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.
Hauptaufgaben
The Physical Exams Technician and Hearing Conservation Technician manages and oversees programs related to physical examinations and hearing conservation. They serve as the principal advisor to the US Army Health Clinic Baumholder and multiple Battalion Aid Stations, coordinating with higher medical commands and ensuring compliance with Army regulations. Their responsibilities include scheduling, conducting, and supervising a wide range of examinations such as annual, occupational, deployment, retirement, and special military school physicals.
In addition to physical exams, the technician operates the Baumholder Hearing Conservation Office. They perform hearing tests in accordance with ANSI and Army standards, fit personnel with approved hearing protection, and educate soldiers on hearing wellness. They also document hearing loss categories, arrange retesting, and refer cases to audiologists for diagnostic validation, ensuring readiness and proper medical disposition.
The role further involves preparing monthly workload reports and compiling statistical data for leadership review. Through independent judgment, technical expertise, and coordination across multiple medical and command organizations, the technician ensures effective implementation of both physical examination and hearing conservation programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifikationsanforderungen
C-5a:
E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.
Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.
E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: No additional experience required.
Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.
Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.
Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years.
Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the following link:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Auswahlkriterien auswählen
English AND German Language Proficiency Level C1 required.
You may test yourself for free at one of the various online providers, who offer tests under the 'Common European Framework of Reference for Languages' (CEFR).
C1 = Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations. Express ideas without too much searching. Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations. Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.
Description of the Language Levels:
https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id=13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&view=sp&id=mnrs_kb_article&table=kb_knowledge
Beschäftigungsbedingungen
* This is a temporary full-time position (38.5 hours/ week) until return of permanent incumbent, not to exceed 1 year.
* Relocation expenses are not authorized.
* Occasionally temporary duty travel (TDY) required.
* Experience with the use of common software and computer systems, carrying out routine office work (= Office Automation) is required
* Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 45 lbs (approx. 20 kg).
* Knowledge of Basic Medical Terminology desired.
* It is highly recommended that all employees who provide work in military treatment facilities in Germany be immunized against seasonal influenza infection each year or as often as recommended. The immunization will be provided at no cost to the employee.
THIS CONCERNS ALL EXTERNAL APPLICANTS:
* Generally, you must have been a resident in Germany for at least 12 months. Non-US citizen family members and German citizens are exempt from this requirement.
* Your permanent residence must be within Germany.
* Police Good Conduct Certificate (Polizeiliches Führungszeugnis): On initial appointment, or re-appointment after a break in service, candidates who have been selected for a position must present a police good-conduct certificate prior to appointment to the position. The applicant must obtain the certificate from the local resident registration office. The cost for the certificate is not reimbursable. Non-U.S. citizen family members, except German citizens are exempt from this requirement.
* Upon appointment with the U.S. Forces it is required to present two valid picture identifications to get access to the computer systems. Recognized documents are only: Personal ID (Personalausweis), Personal Travel Identification (Reisepass) and the European Union (EU) Driver's License (plastic card format). We recommend ensuring at the time of application that at least two of these documents are available or requested.
* Foreign National Screening (Sicherheitsüberprüfung): In accordance with U.S. Army Europe Regulation 604-1, within three days after appointment, a background check will be initiated to determine suitability for continued employment with the U. S. Forces in Germany. If results are unacceptable, employment will be terminated during the probationary period, or any time thereafter, if the background checks reveal that the employee constitutes a security risk.
* Foreign education may be accredited, please refer to the following websites for additional information: www.anabin.kmk.org or www.anerkennung-in-deutschland.de.