Supervisory Physician (Pathology) GP-0602-14

About the role

This position is located at Dover Air Force Base (Dover AFB), a United States Air Force installation under the operational control of Air Mobility Command, situated 2 miles southeast of Dover, Delaware. The 436th Airlift Wing, the host wing, operates the busiest and largest air freight terminal in the Department of Defense.

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers, as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Management prefers completion of a Forensic Pathology Fellowship and Board Certification in Pathology. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service, and a recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads a team of medical and technical staff by managing daily operations, evaluating performance, resolving conflicts, and overseeing hiring and training.
• Directs the mission of the Forensic Pathology division by establishing priorities, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of all casework.
• Performs and leads complex forensic autopsies and death investigations to determine the cause and manner of death, particularly in highly sensitive or difficult cases.
• Provides authoritative expert consultation to military commanders, legal counsel, and criminal investigators on forensic pathology matters and investigation outcomes.
• Delivers expert medical testimony in legal proceedings, defending and explaining complex autopsy findings to courts and legal authorities.
• Ensures the division's compliance with professional accreditation standards by managing quality assurance programs and conducting rigorous peer reviews of casualty and autopsy reports.
• Completes a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure continued physical health and fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.

To qualify, you must meet the following education and experience requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, or social). Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A foreign medical degree must demonstrate equivalency to accredited U.S. schools, evidenced by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited hospital or institution.
• Residency Training: Successful completion of the required accredited residency training in Pathology and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not substitute for residency training required for the specialty.

If selected, the salary determination process will begin after the initial job offer is accepted. This includes base pay and market pay, which will be provided once approved.

Education

If using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs and deemed equivalent to a U.S. accredited program. For more information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Benefits

Working for the Department of Defense offers competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions. For more information, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.