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This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Ralph H. Johnson, VAMC, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). The PSAS provides support to optimize the health and independence of disabled Veterans within various settings, including the Veterans Integrated Service (VISNs), Inpatient Clinics, and Outpatient Clinics.
11/21/2024 to 12/02/2024
$39,576 - $94,317 per year
GS 00 - 11
3 vacancies in the following location:
No
No
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
11
No
No
No
CBTB-12569376-25-DM
820324600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
This position is open to current Federal employees and all U.S. citizens
VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ
Duties include but are not limited to:
GS-5 Duties
1. Serves as an entry-level basic trainee Prosthetic Representative performing a variety of technical, administrative, and analytical-related prosthetic-related assignments. Works closely with supervisor and PSAS senior-level staff to receive advice and guidance, on a full range of all prosthetic and sensory aids, developmental assignments, projects and activities.
2. Procures materials, supplies, and equipment; familiar with inventory stock and works collaboratively with Supply Chain to provide oversight of prosthetic service inventories; and refers veterans to proper clinical area for evaluation with guidance for Supervisor and Senior Staff.
3. Gains PSAS program exposure that is designed to build upon the basic trainee knowledge, skills, and abilities while receiving detailed training and instruction. Receives formal and informal on-the-job training and exposure to the full range of Prosthetic Representative duties.
4. Receives comprehensive oversight, guidance, advice, and leadership on various administrative and PSAS-related developmental subjects and responsibilities. These may involve areas such as home medical equipment, rehabilitation, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. The topics covered include statistics, data analysis, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, and human resources, among other areas.
GS-7 Duties
1. Works closely with senior PSAS staff to draft and develop local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures.
2. Completes advance trainee contracting and procurement assignments working closely with supervisors and/or senior Prosthetic Representatives to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
3. Ensures requests for items or services are complete and received under established timeframes. Confers with contractors, vendors, and other health care workers regularly regarding procurement needs, referring to senior staff for guidance as needed.
4. Monitors contracts for compliance with statement of work; and receives, analyzes, and completes requests for prosthetic equipment and services.
GS-9 Duties
1. Provides training, advice, and guidance related to statistics, data analysis, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, human resources, etc.
2. Completes contracting and procurement assignments to prepare and authorize purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Works in collaboration with supervisors to oversee the operation of the Prosthetic, Orthotic, and Optical Laboratories.
3. Keeps abreast of current issues in the healthcare industry and technological advancements.
4. Monitors and analyzes PSAS compliance reports, Delayed Order Reports, aged credit card transactions, compliance metrics, and scorecards. Develop tools that monitor VHA's quality assurance program. Analyze and interpret data for trends and provide guidance to improve quality assurance, policies, and procedures.
GS-11 Duties
1. Serves as a Prosthetic Representative completing a variety of prosthetic and sensory aids assignments, projects, and activities independently to meet PSAS long and short term program goals. Performs technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic-related assignments for the PSAS.
2. Serves as a VHA and PSAS representative on local and national committees, workgroups, and teams to address a variety of PSAS issues, initiatives, and projects. Keeps the PSAS senior staff aware of outcomes and recommendations to enhance the program.
3. Drafts develops and implements new local organizational policies, directives, and procedures that are consistent with national policies, procedures, and programs. Provides documents to the supervisor for final approval after incumbent submits final review, comments, and recommendations.
4. Provides oversight and management of contracts. Monitors contracts for compliance with the statement of of work; and receives, analyzes, and completes requests for prosthetic equipment and services. Keeps the supervisor well informed of procurement or contract issues as they arise.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: GS-5-56132F, GS-7-56134F, GS-9-56135F, GS-11-56135F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12569376.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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