Health Technician (Audiology)
Dayton, OH
Duties:
A vacancy exists for a Health Technician (Audiology) in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (ASPS) at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
The incumbent will provide the audiologists with assistance in meeting the clinical needs of Veterans served in the Audiology clinic. The Health Technician will interact with a high level of independence, making appropriate service delivery decisions and seeking clarification and/or assistance when appropriate. The Audiology and Speech Pathology Supervisor will be the direct Supervisor of the Health Technician (Audiology). The incumbent provides support in four functional areas: 1) hearing aid repairs; 2) audiological assessments and hearing aid selections; 3) hearing aid fittings; and 4) data, equipment, infection control and supply management.
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Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#:Health Technician (Audiology)/827030
* Summary
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As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go tohttp://www.vacareers.va.gov/
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Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact on the last page of the JOA for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
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For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to theOHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitionsdocument.
* Qualifications & Evaluations
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To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-06) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: experience in precision instrument or medical equipment repair, maintenance or installation; worked as an audiologist's assistant or in a hearing aid store assisting customers/patients; worked as a medical laboratory technician using precision instruments to conduct tests; experience as a research assistant in audiological research projects; assisted audiology staff in patient care; performed hearing screening tests; participated in a variety of audiology testing. NOTE: Evidence of specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation on your resume. Also provide work experience information such as hours per week, salary and starting/ending dates of employment.OR
Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-07 level. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements at the GS-7 grade level.OR
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-07 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-07. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
You will be rated on the following competencies based on your application for this position.
Competency 1– Ability to communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and other medical staff
Competency 2- Knowledge of office automation products
Competency 3- Knowledge of basic electronics pertaining to hearing aids and assistive devices
Competency 4- Knowledge of a skill in the set-up, use, and routine maintenance of select clinical tools
Competency 5- Ability to complete assignments with high level of quality and in a timely manner
Competency 6- Knowledge of VA policies and regulations
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.
Your résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
* Benefits & Other Info
* VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered:http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
* How to Apply
* All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete theView Occupational Questionnaireand submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 10, 2016 to receive consideration.
1. To begin,click Apply Onlineto create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2.Click Submit My Answersto submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account,https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* More Info
* Dayton
* OH
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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.
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THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT DAYTON VAMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):1614942
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
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* Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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All Applicantsmustsubmit the following documents in order to ensure a complete application packet:
1.Resume/CV (required)
2.Copy of SF-50(must show Grade, Step, and Salary for you to be considered - awards and incentives SF-50 will not be accepted. If you've held a higher grade than your most recent SF-50, please submit highest grade achieved)(required for current/prior Federal employees only)
3.Status Information: DD-214/Schedule A Letter/SF-15/VA Disability letter to verify veteran's preference and other documents.
Note: Failure to submit any required documents will result in ineligibility for this vacancy. You will not be contacted for more information if you fail to submit any required documents.
Please use thischecklistto ensure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference:When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site:Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1614942.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
* 1-Full-Time
* 0640-Health Aid And Technician
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After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking on “Application Status. For a more detailed update of your status, click on “more information. Information regardingapplicant notification points can be found in the USAJobs Resource Center.
* OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT DAYTON VAMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
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More Job Detail:Rosally Grey
Phone:(937)268-6511x2515
Email:ROSALLY.GREY@VA.GOV
Series:0640-Health Aid And Technician
Start Date:2/18/2016
End Date:3/10/2016
Pay Grade Low:07
Pay Grade High:07
Status:Full Time
Minimum Pay:$40785
Maximum Pay:$53021
Job Pay Type:Per Year
Job Openings:1
Job Organization:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Position:KO-16-RG-1614942-BU
Who May Apply:OPEN TO CURRENT PERMANENT DAYTON VAMC EMPLOYEES ONLY
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