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Prosthetic Representative Assistant Chief
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration
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Summary This work requires the application and interpretation of laws concerning benefits available to disabled patients and of the regulations procedures and practices based thereon and in addition a specialist knowledge of the medical and psychological problems directly related to the use of prosthetic devices and a specialized knowledge and understanding of the fabrication and satisfactory fitting of prosthetic devices.
Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 09302026 Salary $89,508 to $116,362 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Location 1 vacancy in the following location Memphis, TN Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential None Job family Series 0672 Prosthetic Representative Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number CBTG-12898328-26-YE Control number 859178200
Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen 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 appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. After a determination is made that it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens necessary personnel may be appointed on a temporary basis under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 without regard to the citizenship requirements of 38 U.S.C. 7402 or any other law prohibiting the employment of or payment of compensation to a person who is not a citizen of the United States. Candidates must meet all other requirements for the grade level and position concerned.
b. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below.
Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology knowledge of accounting methods ability to research 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 and ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Education. A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care public administration or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields occupational therapy physical therapy kinesiotherapy social work psychology prosthetics orthotics respiratory therapy assistive technology business law leadership healthcare public administration or business. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree or
ExperienceEducation Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria.
Grade Determinations GS-12 Prosthetic Representative Assistant Chief Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above you must demonstrate all of the following KSAs
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed assessment of competencies evaluation of performance selection of staff and recommendation of awards advancements and disciplinary actions.
Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality efficiency performance and productivity within the service.
Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment rehabilitation services home oxygen visual or hearing impairment devices assistive technology orthotics or prosthetics.
Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations.
Ability to manage interpret and present fiscal data i.e. fund controls contracts and equipment expenditures forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget.
Preferred Experience One year at the GS-11 extensive previous Prosthetic Representative Assistant Chief program experience.
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How you will be evaluated 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. 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 candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. 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.
Required documents To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume Special Note for Applications To complete your application please use the following link http://www.va.gov/ohr/mre/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 C.V. 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. Cover Letter License Other 1 Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements 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.
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 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/26 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usajobs.gov View Questionnaire12898328. To begin click Apply Online to 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. 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.
Agency contact information Yowanda Epps Phone: 615-705-1924 Email: Yowanda.Epps@va.gov Address: Memphis