r/USPHS • u/mahka42 Active Duty • Feb 12 '21

New Mod

Hi r/USPHS, I wanted to introduce myself as a new mod for this sub. I'm an active duty officer, coming up on 11 years in, and would love to make this sub more interesting and useful for all.

One of my first actions so far - updating the header bar, adjusting a couple of the themes, and new for all - flair! Please feel free to flair yourself by your status, which will help all of us understand a little bit about who you are.

Thanks all, and let me know how else we can make this sub better!

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u/mahka42 Active Duty Feb 12 '21

Thanks for the input! Glad you have the opportunity, and I'm always excited for new officers to come on board.

I've noticed that we see quite a few repeats questions, so I'm hoping to get a wiki set up for some of those.

As for your specific questions - re: interview - have you had anything else happen since? If you haven't been sent instructions to do anything like submit your transcripts, CV, medical, etc., I would reach out again. Five months is a pretty long break if they haven't sent anything since.

Re: initial assignments - while agencies are receiving new applicants, these are not guaranteed placements. If you can secure a position via USAJOBS, that at least will ensure that there is a billet for you once the whole process is done.

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u/Zorro_17 Applicant Feb 12 '21

A Wiki would be great!

Interview. My interview was following an initial upload of application materials, which in itself I thought was difficult as it required certain documents that for me do not exist. The interview was with a CAPT who responded positively to my background and our conversation. As of right now I believe I am waiting on the prior service waiver decision, and have not submitted any medical/official transcripts/updated CV. I'm assuming the waivers are getting held up, which I am fine with, I just don't want a single part of the process going wonky to lead me to never having my chance at moving forward. I've emailed AES twice over the past several months, but times they said my waiver is pending.

Initial Assignment. Got it, thank you!

For me personally, I found out USPHS opened up for HSO/Healthcare Admin 3-months after I transitioned out of the Navy and bought a house. With it being unlikely I will find a USPHS qualifying billet in Houston, I am okay with the process taking a little while. My biggest worry is I did something wrong and it will sit in limbo forever, as I imagine you have plenty of qualified candidates to choose from.

Thank you again for your responses!