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Summary FLETC's mission is to train and support the training of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and international partners that are responsible for enforcing laws, treaties, and regulations within the United States and abroad. Click here to learn more. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. Responsibilities Serving as a Athletic Trainer GS-1701-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is ln the Organizational Health Division with Mission and Readiness Support Directorate located in Glynco, Georgia. Typical duties include: Performing initial evaluation of students and staff injuries on an individual basis in determining the extent of the injury and independently providing treatment based on the assessment. Developing, implementing and integrating comprehensive individual rehabilitation program which is evidence based and facilitates a rapid and safe return to activities for the student and staff. Serving as an accomplished instructor with a high degree of accuracy and technical expertise for specific programs. Programs including but not limited to: Heat Stress; Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator Training Program (LEFCTP); Tactical Medical Instructor Training Program (BTMITP); Tactical Medical First Responder Program (TMFR); CPR and First Aid; Reviewing and producing quarterly Injury Data Reports for selected agencies, classes and divisions to ascertain and research injury trends occurring in classes in order to make recommendations to reduce and or prevent risks of injury. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. In order to be considered for this position you must possess all of the following: Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with automated external defibrillators AED certification (Certificate required) -AND- Must possess Athletic Trainer Licensure from state board and (Certificate required). Must obtain and maintain a Georgia State Athletic Trainer license within 90 days -AND- Must possess and maintain the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers in good standing (Certificate required) In addition to the selective placement factor all applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements - basic requirements in A or B below: A: Successful completion a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study (24 semester hours) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as sports medicine, human anatomy, physiology, nutrition and weight management, or related fields. Transcripts required. -OR- B: An equivalent combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major (24 semester hours) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. Transcripts required. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement and selective placement factor, you must meet the following Specialized Experience to be considered minimally qualified for this position. To qualify for the GS-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Demonstrating experience assisting in providing technical knowledge in injury prevention and treatment involving a variety of injuries; evaluating and determining the adequacy of physical conditioning programs; providing assistance to instructors on procedures, techniques, and philosophies in areas involving prevention injury management, rehabilitation, and wellness; and conducting injury analysis. All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Physical Demands: The position exerts frequent physical activity such as walking considerable distances; carrying and moving injured students; carrying required athletic trainer supplies such as trauma kits and moving treatment modalities such as ultrasound and diathermy units. Position may be required to drive a government-owned or government-leased vehicle to perform duties at locations on and off-site. Operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting injured students to Health Services is required. Is expected to maintain equipment used in treatment in proper working condition to the extent of cleaning, testing, making adjustments and minor repairs. Report the need for major repairs. Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomfort which requires normal safety precautions typical of various indoor and outdoor training activities. Operation of treatment modalities requiring a combination of electrical and water is an everyday occurrence. Indoor areas are adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. Education Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home. You must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution listing the college/university, degree confirmation date(s) and applicable courses for the position you are applying to. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire The Federal Law Enforcement Centers encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the FLETC mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.