Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician - Supervisory Paramedic
SummaryThis position is located within the Veterans Transportation Services (VTS) at the VA Medical Center in Augusta, Maine performing technical duties as a Paramedic (Basic and Advanced Life Support Services)In addition to performing all the duties and responsibilities of a Paramedic, you will serve as a Supervisory Paramedic that exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities over the Ambulance Services Program (ASP).Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates04/15/2024 to 04/24/2024 Salary$72,553 - $94,317 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 11 HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:
Augusta, ME Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel Required50% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position in response to emergency calls. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceCompetitive Promotion potentialNone Job family (Series)0640 Health Aid And Technician Supervisory statusYes Security clearanceOther Drug testYes Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination processCredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement numberCARZ-12384813-24-NDG Control number786427500HelpThis job is open to The publicU.SCitizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.VideosHelpDuties THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION Oversees all aspects of the Ambulance Services Program (ASP); Creates, adjusts, and approves, ASP employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests; Prepares forecasts of funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; Interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment; Provides informal feedback and performance evaluations; Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses; Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment and/or procedures; Performs patient triage and records patient's vital signs; Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards; Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment; Operates the emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems; Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility; Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule:
Full time, Rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidaysSupervisory Paramedics may work rotating shifts, including holidays, and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekMandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours.Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not ApprovedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not RequiredDESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VAApplicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, all applicants must meet the following:
English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38 U.S.C7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishYou must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position AND Selective Placement Factors:
This position includes Selective Placement Factors (skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job)Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a positionNOTE:
Certifications must be submitted with your application to receive credit for further consideration.1Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification2Possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification3Possess a valid/current state issued certification for eligibility for employment as a Paramedic4Possess a current and valid state issued driver's license (We cannot accept photographs, therefore, please DO NOT submit a copy of your license with your application packageIf an interview is conducted, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license at that time.)Note:
As a condition of employment Paramedics shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than 18 months after employment as a condition of continued employment with the Veterans Affairs.In addition to the English language proficiency and selective placement factors you must also meet the one of the following:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician - Supervisory ParamedicSpecialized experience includes serving as a lead/supervisor and technical advisor pertaining to emergency medical services; responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness; supervising and/or administering life-sustaining aid to patients; performing patient triage and employing a variety of advanced emergency medicine procedures during transport; assisting with planning the work of other paramedics and subordinate staff members; observing workers' performance and providing feedback/guidanceNOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each positionYour experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week OR Education Substitution:
Successful completion of a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree and is directly related to the work of this positionThis education must have been obtained in an accredited college or universityNOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your applicationEducation cannot be credited without documentationPlease ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was conferredDisplay copies of degrees or course listings do not provide the information needed OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the second year) and experience as described above to meet the total qualification requirementsNOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your applicationEducation cannot be credited without documentation.You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
First Response Interpersonal Skills Leadership Planning and EvaluatingIMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekAll experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end datesPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such 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; religious; 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Physical Requirements:
This position involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients in a variety of situationsGenerally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined areasMay be required to spend prolonged periods in protective breathing apparatus and protective closing during chemical, nuclear, biological, or hazardous materials incidents/exercisesEmployee may be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and may involve exposure to patients who are intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, or mentally unstable resulting in belligerent and sometimes violent behavior.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. />EducationIMPORTANT:
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.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office (ed.gov).Additional informationReceiving 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 employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.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 moreFor more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (207) 623-8411.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancyInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. />This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.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 locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe 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.Read more BenefitsHelpA career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFICWE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCEIf your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the positionIf, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your eligibility.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.Candidates who apply under All U.SCitizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating proceduresQualified candidates will be assigned to a quality categoryThe categories are defined as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.Application of Veterans' Preference:
Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each categoryPreference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category (except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher).It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support Biology Emergency Medicine Finance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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Augusta, ME Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel Required50% or less - You will be expected to travel for this position in response to emergency calls. Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceCompetitive Promotion potentialNone Job family (Series)0640 Health Aid And Technician Supervisory statusYes Security clearanceOther Drug testYes Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination processCredentialingSuitability/Fitness Announcement numberCARZ-12384813-24-NDG Control number786427500HelpThis job is open to The publicU.SCitizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.VideosHelpDuties THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION Oversees all aspects of the Ambulance Services Program (ASP); Creates, adjusts, and approves, ASP employee schedules as well as reviewing and approving leave requests; Prepares forecasts of funds needed for equipment, materials, and supplies; Interviews candidates for positions and recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment; Provides informal feedback and performance evaluations; Responds to on-site accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illnesses; Determines and prioritizes appropriate medical treatment and/or procedures; Performs patient triage and records patient's vital signs; Administers basic and advanced life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards; Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment; Operates the emergency transport vehicle and uses telephone and radio communications equipment and systems; Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility; Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule:
Full time, Rotating shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidaysSupervisory Paramedics may work rotating shifts, including holidays, and are subject to occasional recall to maintain adequate coverage of the Emergency Department and ambulance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a weekMandatory overtime may be required due to run times that may extend beyond normal scheduled work hours.Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not ApprovedFinancial Disclosure Report:
Not RequiredDESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION:
Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VAApplicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must be a U.SCitizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointmentApplicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.QualificationsTo qualify for this position, all applicants must meet the following:
English Language Proficiency:
In accordance with 38 U.S.C7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken EnglishYou must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position AND Selective Placement Factors:
This position includes Selective Placement Factors (skill, knowledge, ability, or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job)Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a positionNOTE:
Certifications must be submitted with your application to receive credit for further consideration.1Possess and maintain a current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) certification2Possess and maintain a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification3Possess a valid/current state issued certification for eligibility for employment as a Paramedic4Possess a current and valid state issued driver's license (We cannot accept photographs, therefore, please DO NOT submit a copy of your license with your application packageIf an interview is conducted, you will be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license at that time.)Note:
As a condition of employment Paramedics shall obtain certification as a National Registered Emergency Medical Technician (Paramedic) no later than 18 months after employment as a condition of continued employment with the Veterans Affairs.In addition to the English language proficiency and selective placement factors you must also meet the one of the following:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-10) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Supervisory Medical Care Transportation Technician - Supervisory ParamedicSpecialized experience includes serving as a lead/supervisor and technical advisor pertaining to emergency medical services; responding to accidents and other emergencies involving injury and illness; supervising and/or administering life-sustaining aid to patients; performing patient triage and employing a variety of advanced emergency medicine procedures during transport; assisting with planning the work of other paramedics and subordinate staff members; observing workers' performance and providing feedback/guidanceNOTE:
Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each positionYour experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week OR Education Substitution:
Successful completion of a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree and is directly related to the work of this positionThis education must have been obtained in an accredited college or universityNOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your applicationEducation cannot be credited without documentationPlease ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was conferredDisplay copies of degrees or course listings do not provide the information needed OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
An equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate-level education (beyond the second year) and experience as described above to meet the total qualification requirementsNOTE:
If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your applicationEducation cannot be credited without documentation.You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
First Response Interpersonal Skills Leadership Planning and EvaluatingIMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per weekAll experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end datesPart-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activitiesApplicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such 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; religious; 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Physical Requirements:
This position involves extended periods of heavy moving and lifting of patients in a variety of situationsGenerally, the work requires recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, and positioning of patients, frequently under adverse conditions or in confined areasMay be required to spend prolonged periods in protective breathing apparatus and protective closing during chemical, nuclear, biological, or hazardous materials incidents/exercisesEmployee may be exposed to infection and contagious diseases, and may involve exposure to patients who are intoxicated, under the influence of drugs, or mentally unstable resulting in belligerent and sometimes violent behavior.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. />EducationIMPORTANT:
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.SDepartment of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employmentYou 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 educationFor further information, visit:
Recognition of Foreign Qualifications International Affairs Office (ed.gov).Additional informationReceiving 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 employeeSelected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experienceThis credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leaveSuch credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.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 moreFor more information on how to apply using this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator within the office, contact the facility Human Resources Department at (207) 623-8411.The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacanciesTo be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any Veterans preference points) for this vacancyInformation about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. />This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.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 locationsIf selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start dateThe 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.Read more BenefitsHelpA career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFICWE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCEIf your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the positionIf, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered and/or you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your eligibility.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.Candidates who apply under All U.SCitizens announcements will be rated and ranked using Category Rating proceduresQualified candidates will be assigned to a quality categoryThe categories are defined as follows:
Best qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position; Highly qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the requirements of the job; Well qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job; and Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.Application of Veterans' Preference:
Category rating and selection procedures place those with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each categoryPreference eligible applicants that meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category (except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher).It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Recommended Skills Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Advanced Life Support Basic Life Support Biology Emergency Medicine Finance Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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