Health Technician (Fitness Instructor/Lifestyle Coach)

Indian Health Service•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Health Technician serves as a member of the Diabetes Prevention and Education Program staff, assisting with the preparation, implementation, and documentation of diabetes prevention activities in the community. The position is supervised by the Diabetes Program Manager. The role includes developing and implementing a recruitment and retention plan with other Diabetes Prevention Program grantees; managing, maintaining, cleaning, and sanitizing fitness center facilities and equipment; supporting an interdepartmental team in planning and implementing the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) curriculum; and developing data for evaluation, management, and direction of the grant program. The technician also works with patients and family members to identify lifestyle behavior-change goals that support health and wellness. Selectees whose duties require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy for vaccine-preventable diseases, subject to applicable exemption procedures. A REAL ID-compliant state-issued identification document or driver's license is required if used as one of the two forms of identification presented before appointment; the posting also notes that a REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, preparing fitness plans and coaching participants in activities that promote a healthy lifestyle; or one full year (18 semester hours) of graduate education directly related to the work; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100 percent of the GS-07 requirements. Transcripts are required when using education.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
Competitive-service merit promotion candidates must have completed one year at the next lower grade; this time-in-grade requirement does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must successfully pass E-Verify and a federal background investigation; required investigation forms must be completed within five calendar days of issuance.
Must meet the position's financial suitability requirements and satisfy legal financial obligations.
Two valid forms of identification are required before appointment. A state-issued ID or driver's license used for this purpose must be REAL ID-compliant.
Selectees may be subject to a probationary period; ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period.
The role is covered by Public Law 101-630 screening requirements because it involves contact or control over Indian children.
Healthcare-facility selectees must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy, subject to applicable vaccine exemption procedures.
Must establish direct deposit for pay.
Applicants substituting education for experience must provide transcripts or course information; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a recruitment and retention plan in conjunction with other Diabetes Prevention Program grantees.
Manage, maintain, clean, and sanitize fitness center facilities and fitness equipment daily.
Participate in an interdepartmental team to plan and implement the Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) curriculum for patients.
Identify and develop data for evaluation, management, and direction of the grant program.
Work with patients and family members to identify lifestyle behavior-change goals aligned with health and wellness goals.
Assist staff with preparing, implementing, and documenting community diabetes prevention activities.