Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must also have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes: responsible for improving the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of health care by integrating clinical and information processes in a health care environment; utilizing and training others in the use of an electronic health record system and associated clinical software to include conducting evaluations of clinical software needs; using available tools to make modifications to, design, or enhance software applications; testing and troubleshooting software to identify root causes and solutions of problems; and experience in the planning, support and implementation of software packages that integrate with various clinical multi-service software packages. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Physical requirements: This work requires moderate physical exertion and can involve prolonged periods of pushing, pulling, carrying, bending, stooping, crawling, crouching, reading inside of devices, and negotiating cramped working spaces. Frequently work may be performed inside close enclosures and in awkward positions. Work may also require long periods of standing and walking. Work can entail handling object weighing from 20 to 50 pounds. Some tasks involve climbing and working in high places using ladders or platforms. Adequate eyesight and dexterity is required to perform reading of diagrams and intricate repair operations. Technical, academic, and mental demands can be considerable as work performed will be of a precise nature and may require prolonged concentration. Stressful conditions may occur due to the nature of the medical system mission in support of patients, staff and rapid timelines.