Health Technician (Fitness)

This Health Technician (Fitness) position is with Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) in Chinle, AZ. The incumbent provides comprehensive exercise and fitness education, individual and group instruction, client monitoring and program coordination. This position is located within Chinle Service Unit, Division of Public Health, Health Promotion, Wellness Center in Chinle, AZ. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Key duties: • Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Conducts health screenings and fitness assessments, including measuring blood pressure, pulse, blood glucose levels, and other health indicators as required. Assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating fitness, wellness, and disease prevention programs. Collects, enters, organizes, and reports program data to support evaluation, quality improvement, and compliance with established procedures. Assists with coordinating health education sessions, exercise activities, community outreach events, and wellness programs. Monitors participants' progress, documents assessment results, and maintains accurate health, fitness, and program records. Provides administrative and operational support, including scheduling activities, maintaining supplies, preparing reports, and assisting program staff. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: GS-05 Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Participating in routine record maintenance. Documenting all patients/client encounters and activities. Assisting in development of program services. Assisting patients/clients in individual, group of family setting. Maintaining monthly activity schedules and delivery of services. OR Successfully completed 4 years of study leading to a bachelor's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours in subjects directly related to the position. Education was obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR A combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-05 grade level. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Planning specialty fitness training and fitness activities/ Providing program information education and services. Providing information education and service to local community regarding effects of exercise to chronic disease. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.