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Summary
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Summary
This position is located in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service at VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service. The health technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Audiology.
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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02092026 to 06302026 Salary $58446 to - 75980 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations Murfreesboro TN Nashville TN Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0640 Health Aid And Technician Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBTG-12879927-26-SP Control number 856959600
Duties
This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Duties
The duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in all clinical and other patient care areas involved with the Audiology service. The health technician supports the function of the clinical programs in Audiology.
Requirements
This job is open to Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Requirements
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship Be a citizen of the United States U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Experience and Education
Experience. Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists OREducation. Successful completion of two academic years above high school that includes coursework related to the field hearing science human anatomy and physiology hearing instrument science gerontology psychology or other general healthcare areas.
Licensure or Registration
Individuals must hold a full current and unrestricted license or registration to practice as a HIS in a state territory commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Loss of Licensure or Registration
A Health Technician HIS who fails to maintain the required licensure or registration must be removed from the occupation which may also result in termination of employment.
Board Certification
Individuals must hold active board certification from the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences NBC-HIS.
Loss of Certification
A Health Technician HIS who fails to maintain the required board certification must be removed from the occupation which may also result in termination of employment.
Foreign Education
To be creditable education completed outside the U.S. must be deemed at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. program by a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials.
English Language Proficiency
Health Technician HIS candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403f.
Grade Determinations
Health Technician Hearing Instrument Specialist HIS GS-06
Experience
One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade of GS-05.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of normal and abnormal ear anatomy. Knowledge of hearing aids hearing assistive technology hearing aid manufacturers and manufacturer software. Skill in documenting patient procedures and patient devices. Skill in providing patient education for hearing aid use to include assisting patient with hearing aid insertion removal and hygiene cleaning and disinfection. Ability to provide patient education and training regarding hearing loss and communication strategies for various listening situations. Ability to solve problems or make decisions regarding hearing aids hearing assistive technology and patient care that is consistent with the documented and co-signed plan of care under the supervision of an audiologist. Ability to prepare patient equipment and/or environment for audiology procedures. Ability to provide triage of patient telephone calls and audiology requests. Assignment. Employees at this level are at the full performance level and work under the supervision and direction of a licensed audiologist.
Preferred Experience
2-5 years experience working as a hearing instrument specialist HIS with an active HIS license.
Physical Requirements
Light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds Use of fingers and both hands required Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 2020 and to 2040 in the other Mental and Emotional Stability works outside and inside works closely with others ability to distinguish basic colors ability to distinguish shades of colors hearing aid permitted.
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://sites.ed.gov/internationalrecognitionofforeignqualifications.
How to Apply
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 1159 PM ET on 06302026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire12879927. To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Required Documents
To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link http://usajobs.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field. The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s current/former Federal employees etc.
Additional Information
During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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.