Protective Medicine Specialist

The selectee will serve as a Protective Medicine Specialist in the Operational Medicine Division (OMD) developing and managing tactical medical response programs in support of Secret Service protective and investigative missions. The Protective Medicine Specialist (PMS) delivers advanced emergency medical care and expertise to Secret Service protectees including former presidents presidential candidates and other individuals designated by federal law or presidential authorization. The PMS also provides medical support during National Special Security Events (NSSE) and Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) events and may be embedded with tactical teams protective details and other investigative units as operational needs require.

Typical work assignments include:

• Independently conducting operational assessments of designated sites and facilities to ensure compliance with USSS operational medical and safety requirements; identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions to enhance mission readiness and support protective operations.
• Perform investigative and medical-focused site assessments to identify vulnerabilities analyze protective environments and integrate findings into actionable protective intelligence and operational guidance; ensures compliance with USSS standards and enhances mission safety.
• Support the planning coordination execution and evaluation of medical protective operations by embedding medical considerations into mission design developing contingency plans ensuring resource readiness and coordinating with protective personnel and partner agencies to optimize medical response during protective events investigative missions and special events.

Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the United States Secret Services security initiatives in support of our protective and investigative missions. This Protective Medicine Specialist position starts at a salary of $105251.00 GS-12 step 01 with a promotion potential to $162708.00 GS-13 step 10.

• US Citizenship is required.
• Possess a current valid drivers license. Must be REAL ID compliant.
• Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
• Certify registration or exemption with the Selective Service if you are a male applicant born after 12/31/59.
• Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing during employment.
• Submit to a polygraph examination prior to your appointment.
• Complete pre-employment medical examinations.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and under 40 at time of appointment. Exceptions may apply for those with current or prior service in federal law enforcement positions covered by special retirement provisions. The Secret Service has determined that age is essential to the performance of this position.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.
• Must have uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 correctable to 20/20 in each eye. LASIK ALK RK and PRK surgeries are acceptable if required post-surgery visual tests are passed: Lasik (3 months) PRK (6 months) ALK/RK (1 year) waiting periods apply
• Hearing loss as measured by an audiometer must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in theand 2000 Hz ranges.
• Complete 13 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco GA or Artesia NM and 10 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel MD. Failure to pass the standards on the first attempt may result in separation from the Secret Service. Click here for more information.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for the GS-12 Level you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is outlined as:

• Managing and overseeing operational medicine programs including planning resource allocation protocol development and integration of medical capabilities to support national-level protective and emergency response operations.
• Conducting investigative measures site assessments and surveillance to identify vulnerabilities gather protective intelligence and ensure compliance with protective and medical standards during mission planning and execution.
• Coordinating medical support for protective missions and special events developing contingency plans maintaining medical-operational readiness and evaluating post-mission effectiveness to enhance future operational performance.

• Make field medical decisions and delivers medical care at the scene for injured or other affected individuals consistent with paramedic scope of practice and agency medical protocols.
• Independently conduct comprehensive protective site inspections to identify operational medical environmental or procedural deficiencies and ensures compliance with agency directives protective policies and national response standards.
• Develop issue and enforce operational medical policies standards and protocols to ensure that protective medical practices remain aligned with agency protective intelligence investigative requirements and law enforcement operations.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures any individual who is currently holding or who has held within the previous 52 weeks a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service must meet time-in-grade requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current competitive service employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position title series grade step tenure (1 or 2) and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to comply.

The qualification and eligibility requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this 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.