Clinical Laboratory Specialist (Medical Technologist)

Clinical Laboratory Specialist (Medical Technologist)Department of JusticeJustice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemOverview

##### Open & closing dates

11/19/2019 to 12/04/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GL 07 - 09

##### Salary

$49,857 to $71,742 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Rochester, MN 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryWhy work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?You can have a meaningful career with an agency that truly values a

diverse workforce. You will find a diverse workforce employed from

entry level jobs to senior management positions. We protect public

safety by ensuring federal offenders serve their sentences of

imprisonment in facilities that are safe, humane, and provide

reentry programming. Employees at correctional facilities perform

correctional work regardless of their specific occupation.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesIncumbent is responsible for performing all clinical laboratory

testing in a Federal Bureau of Prison correctional facility. The

incumbent will function as a generalist performing testing in all

disciplines of the clinical laboratory including hematology, blood

bank, coagulation, serology, urinalysis, microbiology, chemistry,

and specimen collection.The nature of the work demands an advanced thorough knowledge of

clinical laboratory sciences as they relate to the performance of

laboratory analysis on human blood, tissues, and body fluids. A

specialized knowledge of clinical correlation which relates

laboratory test data to human physiology, a broad knowledge of

laboratory testing methodologies, laboratory equipment/

instrumentation maintenance, and quality assurance procedures is

required.Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent

is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the

institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all

others required by this position and are performed on a regular and

recurring basis.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may be required for training and/or work

related issues.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential09

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0644 Clinical Laboratory Science- RequirementsConditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is Required.

See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). The

ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service

employees with selection priority over other candidates for

competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in

writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP

consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1)this

vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the

instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well

qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy

all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate

equivalent to the Highly Qualified category using established

category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility

with your application of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your

separation personnel action form. Additional information about

ICTAP eligibility is at: Click HereThe Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible

surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the

Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates

for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice

component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or

displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive

selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP

eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this

announcement; and 3) you are found well qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification

requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the

Highly Qualified category using established category rating

criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of

CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information

about CTAP eligibility is at: Click HereQualificationsTo be considered for the position, you must meet the following

qualification requirements:Basic Requirements:A. Degree: A Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree from a

regionally accredited college/university including courses in

biological science, chemistry and mathematics, AND successful

completion of a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory

Scientist program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for

Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an accrediting body

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the

degree was obtained.ORB. A full 4-year course of study that included 12 months in a

college or hospital-based medical technology program or medical

technology school approved by a recognized accrediting organization.

The professional medical technology curriculum may have consisted of

a 1-year post- bachelor’s certificate program or the last 1 or 2

years of a 4-year program of study culminating in a bachelor's in

medical technology.ORC. Degree: A Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree from an

accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours (24

quarter hours) of biological science (with one semester in

microbiology), 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry

(with one semester in organic or biochemistry), one semester (one

quarter) of mathematics, AND five years of full time acceptable

clinical laboratory experience in Blood Banking, Chemistry,

Hematology, microbiology, Immunology and Urinalysis/Body Fluids.

This combination of education and experience must have provided

knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of medical

technology equivalent to that provided by the full 4-year course of

study described in A or B above. All science and mathematics courses

must have been acceptable for credit toward meeting the requirements

for a science major at an accredited college or university.

Acceptable experience is responsible professional or technician

experience in a hospital laboratory, health agency, industrial

medical laboratory, or pharmaceutical house; or teaching, test

development, or medical research program experience that provided an

understanding of the methods and techniques applied in performing

professional clinical laboratory work. Certification/licensure as a

medical technologist (generalist) obtained through written

examination by a nationally recognized credentialing agency or State

licensing body is a good indication that the quality of experience

is acceptable.ANDEducation:In addition to meeting the basic requirements all applicants must

meet the following:GL-07: One year of graduate-level education or superior academic

achievement. Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) applicants

MUST provide a transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A.NOTE: Clinical laboratory intern (student medical technologist)

experience in an education program accredited by the Commission on

Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) education

program may be credited on a month-for-month basis toward meeting

the GS-07 specialized experience requirement.GL-09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate

education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent

graduate degree.ORExperience:GL-07 & GL-09:You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent

in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in

federal service. To be creditable, this experience must have

equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform

successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or

related to the work of the position to be filled. Some examples of

this qualifying experience are:GL-07:

Experience in aspects of clinical laboratory sciences as they

relate to the performance of laboratory analysis on human blood,

tissues, and body fluids.

Experience in consulting with physicians and other medical staff

on a daily basis regarding patient laboratory result status.

Experience in performing external proficiency testing programs

to maintain accreditation of the laboratory.

GL-09:

Thorough knowledge of all disciplines and sub-disciplines of the

clinical laboratory to include specimen collection, hematology,

coagulation, immunohematology, serology, chemistry,

microbiology, immunoassay, histology and urinalysis.

Experience in conducting quality control procedures on

equipment, reagents and products by implementing instrument,

reagent, and product testing systems.

Experience in writing and establishing procedures in the field

of laboratory medicine as required by the College of American

Pathologists (C.A.P.) and Join Commission on Accreditation of

Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

Evaluation of Education and Experience:The major areas of clinical laboratory science are microbiology,

clinical chemistry, hematology, and immunohematology (blood

banking). Qualifying course work in these areas includes

bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, tissue culture, virology,

parasitology, endocrinology, enzymology, toxicology, urinalysis,

coagulation, hemostasis, cell morphology, immunology, serology,

immunoserology, immuno-deficiency, hemolysis, histocompatibility,

cytotechnology, and similar disciplines or areas of laboratory

practice.Related fields include physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, cell

biology, embryology, pathology, genetics, pharmacology, histology,

cytology, nuclear medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics, infection

control, physics, statistics, and similar areas of science where the

work is directly related to the position to be filled.NOTE: For positions GS-07 and GL-09, experience OR graduate

education must have been in: (1) the general field of medical

technology; (2) one of the disciplines or specialized areas of

medical technology; (3) a field directly related and applicable to

medical technology or the position to be filled.ORCombination of Education & Experience: This experience must have

equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of

this position as described above.If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the

number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your

responses to the questions in the application.EducationSee Qualifications Section for education requirements, if

applicable.ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized

experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as

verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be

uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you

apply and MUST include identifying information to include School

Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All

academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or

university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation

status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of

Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click

Here.Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) applicants MUST provide a

transcript in order to be considered under S.A.A.Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education

requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at

the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign

QualificationsIf you are selected for this position and qualified based on

education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of

education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript

prior to your first day on duty.Additional informationIn accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been

established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of

Prisons institution. If you are above the maximum entry age and

have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an

SF-50 to verify prior coverage.Qualified Preference Eligible Veterans may be exempt from meeting

the maximum age of 37. Please refer to the Required Documents

Section for the appropriate documentation to submit to validate

veteran eligibility.Special Conditions of Employment Section:Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a

pre-employment and panel interview, urinalysis, physical, and

background investigation. All applicants are subject to, and must

satisfactorily pass all screening requirements in relation to

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check.All applicants not currently working in an institution will be

required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions

of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized

to carry a firearm.The Core Value Assessment (CVA) is an in-person assessment that must

be facilitated at a Bureau of Prisons Human Resource Servicing

office. On the day of the scheduled interview, a CVA will be

administered. The applicant assessment must be completed within a

70 minute time period and a passing score must be obtained. Further

employment consideration will not be extended if the applicant fails

to complete the examination or fails to achieve a passing score.

Note: The Core Value Assessment will not be administered to current

BOP employees.Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional

Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is

required.Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life

of the certificate.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category

Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your self-reported

responses to the assessment questions during the application

process, your application will be placed into one of three

categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.

Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your

resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine

whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement.

If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting

documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the

online assessment questionnaire.NOTE: Candidates within the top quality category and who are

eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority

over non-veteran preference eligibles.If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the

type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume.

Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the

category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be

Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of

non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected

disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest

qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for

this Position?The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

are required:GL-07:

Ability to perform automated and manual laboratory testing.

Ability to relate and deal effectively with physicians,

superiors, peers, and others.

Ability to perform laboratory procedures.

GL-09:

Knowledge of quality control and troubleshooting methods.

Ability to perform automated and manual laboratory testing.

Ability to relate and deal effectively with physicians,

superiors, peers, and others.

Ability to perform laboratory procedures.

To preview questions please click here.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredYes- Required Documents

Veterans' Preference Documentation: Veterans must demonstrate

that they have been discharged or released from active duty

under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have

received either an honorable or general discharge). Certificate

of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214 indicating type

of discharge); or other official documentation (e.g.,

documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary

medal).

If you are currently on active duty, a statement from the

appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following

information: Name, Rank, Branch of Service, Active Duty time,

Projected Separation Date and type of anticipated discharge must

be provided.

If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or

widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or

the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you SHOULD

submit a completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for

10-Point Veteran Preference", and the other required

documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to

support your preference claim. Documentation to support a

disability must reflect the overall evaluation or

percentage disability rating. Veterans must also demonstrate

that they have been discharged or released from active duty

under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have

received either an honorable or general discharge).

Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional).

In order to receive credit for experience contained in a resume,

your employment history must be documented in month/year format

(MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date and include

the number of hours worked per week. Failure to follow this

format may result in disqualification.

A college transcript which includes the School Name, Student

Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). (Note: If you

are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be

required prior to your first day).

SF-50 for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.

Failure to provide these documents could possibly result in

removal from consideration for this vacancy. If uploading

documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a

special character such as %, #, @, etc. Documentation should be

identified/saved as VA Letter, DD214, or Transcripts.We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, delays in

mail service, applicant application errors, etc.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a

comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your

family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to

make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal

benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold

and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific

benefits offered.- How to ApplyYou must apply through the online application system at

www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few

questions and submit all required documents.NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete

application. This position may require the completion of additional

forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required

Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job

announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to

provide the required information and/or materials will result in

your application not being considered for employment.Claiming Veterans Preference? If yes, you MUST claim preference

on-line during the application process and upload documentation to

support preference claimed. Failure to claim Veterans Preference

or provide supporting documentation may result in you not receiving

appropriate consideration during the assessment process.Required supporting documentation must be electronically

uploaded or transferred from USAJOBS (uploaded).All required supporting documentation MUST be received by the

Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on

the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Supporting

documentation for announcements with an application limitation

MUST be uploaded the same day you apply, as these positions may

close earlier than stated in the announcement.Paper applications: If applying online is impossible, please

contact the Consolidated Staffing Unit at the telephone number

listed below, prior to the closing date of the announcement for the

alternate application procedure.Contact for Assistance in Applying On-Line:

DOJ, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Consolidated Staffing Unit

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, TX 75051

E-Mail: GRA-HRM/ConsolidatedStaffingUnit@bop.gov

Phone: 972-352-4200How do I Apply for this Position if I am a Current Public Health

Service Commissioned Officer?

Submit a complete/detailed resume or curriculum vitae.

Address selective factor, if required.

Resume or curriculum vitae must contain all information listed

in the Qualifications Section.

Submit supporting documents (i.e. transcripts, certification,

registration, and/or license, if applicable).

Your completed application packet must be submitted to the

Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time

(EST), on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. You must

include the last four digits of your social security number and the

vacancy announcement number on your application packet. DO NOT

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION ON-LINE.How do I Apply for this Position if I am a Current Public Health

Service Commissioned Officer and want to enter the competitive

service?Refer to the information below.Agency contact informationCSUPhone972-352-4200EmailGRA-HRM/ConsolidatedStaffingUnit@bop.govAddressJUSTICE, BUREAU OF PRISONS

Consolidated Staffing Unit

346 Marine Forces Drive

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

United StatesLearn more about this agencyNext stepsWe will notify you of the outcome after each step of the application

process has been completed. Applicants will be notified via e-mail,

to the e-mail address registered in USAJOBS. The referral

certificate or list of eligibles will then be issued to the

selecting official for further consideration. The Human Resource

Office may then contact you for an interview if they wish. We

expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing

date of the announcement.Applicants referred on a certificate of eligibles may receive an

Inquiry of Availability (OF-5 Form)via e-mail, mail or a telephone

inquiry from the local Human Resource Department. Applicants

MUST complete the OF-5 form and return it to the Human Resource

Management Office or contact the Human Resource Department

telephonically or via e-mail. Applicants MUST also telephone

the Human Resource Department during normal business hours to

schedule an interview. Failure to either return the form or contact

the Human Resource Department will result in a loss of consideration

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status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

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