Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 925462
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincolns 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 Americas Veterans.
These vacancies are advertised at the range of grades covered by the VA qualifications standard. 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 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.
This positon is being filled under the TCF Hybrid Title 38 Program. TCF is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field.
Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for 2 years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location.
Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, Continued Service and participant Agreements.
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.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass pre-employment examination
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
- Background and-or Security Investigation required
The Prosthetic Representative (TCF Participant) administers, supervises, or performs work concerned with rendering Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Services to disabled patients. Duties include but are not limited to: Planning, developing, and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program; serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices; interesting prescriptions of clinicians in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by, the patients; authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices; participating in investigative/research project studies; giving technical and administrative advice and assistance on prosthetic problems to other facilities.
- Assists in developing local organizational policies and procedures consistent with National and VISN policies and procedures;
- Assists in authorizing and preparing purchase orders;
- Assists in developing statement of work for service contracts;
- Monitors contracts for compliance to statement of work;
- Receives, analyzes, and processes request for prosthetic equipment and services;
- Identifies and selects National CMS/Health Care Procedural Coding System (HCPCS) codes
- Monitors HCPCS codes to ensure proper purchasing and/or billing to include reporting
- Assists in establishing long and short term VISN and local goals;
- Responds to a variety of correspondence i.e., Veterans, VSO, Congressional, and all other stakeholders
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
· U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
· Three years of experience that demonstrates: knowledge of accounting methods; ability to analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; ability to compile, research, analyze, comprehend, and apply information or data; and ability to work as a team member in a group setting.
OR,
Education. Education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
OR
Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-7
Experience. In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
OR,
Advanced Entry Level Placement. See VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G17. Appropriate bachelor’s degrees include business; those in a medical field, e.g., kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, orthotics, prosthetics, nursing, etc.; public administration; health administration; or those in related courses of study.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations, and laws.
2. Knowledge of procurement practices.
3. Knowledge of appropriations and obligations relating to accounts.
4. Knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology.
5. Knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution
Assignment. Employees at this grade level typically serve in a prosthetic representative career development position, or as a prosthetic representative who does not have signatory authority.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G34, Prosthetic Representative Qualification Standard, dated March 17, 2006, http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. 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.
Physical Requirements: Prosthetic Representative Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate carrying (15-44 lbs); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (up to half hour); Kneeling (up to half hour); Repeated bending (half hour); Climbing legs only (half hour); Operation of motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); and dealing with individuals and groups and being able to adjust to difficult or stressful situations.
Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
Country: USA, State: Hawaii, City: Honolulu, Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration.
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