This Position Closed on 31-Dec-2012

Job Title:Bio-medical Equipment Support Specialist

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:VHA-519-12-NR614684cw

SALARY RANGE:	$38,790.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, February 23, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1601-07/11
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) - Big Spring, TX United StatesView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

JOB SUMMARY:

   

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 614684

 

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?

 Are YOU the one?

The West Texas VA Health Care System honors America’s Veterans.

We expect our team to meet these Quality Standards.

Safety:

Safety First!  Always!

 

Kindness:

You will treat all Veterans, families, and team members with

compassion, respect and dignity.

 

Performance Excellence:

You will always give your best.

 

Presentation:

You will practice professionalism, positive attitude, and passion.

 

Stewardship:

You will undertake a personal responsibility for the duties entrusted to you.

 

APPLY ONLINE OR BY FOLLOWING THE FAX INSTRUCTIONS LOCATED IN THE “HOW TO APPLY” SECTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION (SEE CHECKLIST UNDER “REQUIRED DOCUMENTS”)

TO RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. 

 

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of ineligible due to missing forms. Requests for reconsideration of ratings will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package (including licensure if required). We cannot be held responsible for incompatible

software, incomplete uploads or fax transmissions.

 

This is an Open Continuous Announcement.  The West Texas VA Health Care System will continue to accept applications from status eligible candidates for the position of Bio-medical Equipment Support Specialist, GS-1601-7/9/11.  Eligible candidate applications will be kept on file in order to fill approved vacancies as they occur. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.

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DUTIES:

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This announcement is not intended to cover all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of this position.  The position is full time permanent located in Engineering Service, West Texas VA Health Care System, Big Spring, Texas.  Incumbent is assigned to the Bio-medical Section of Engineering Service under the supervision of the Supervisory Bio-medical Equipment Specialist.  This position specializes in the service management of complex bio-medical instrumentation used in the diagnosis, treatment, therapy and care of patients at this facility and extension clinics.  The incumbent performs duties of a broad scope and complexity.  Responsibilities include analyzing, developing, designing, modifying, installing, evaluating, certifying and correcting system malfunctions on numerous major medical systems.  This incumbent is responsible for the performance of vital and complex medical instrumentation including functional operation as well as patient/operator safety.  The incumbent will almost always work independently and have the primary responsibility for the maintenance, proper operation installation, testing and repair of one or more classifications of vital and complex medical instrumentation.  This equipment shall include, but is not limited to the following: general radiology equipment, CT scanners, fixed and portable X-ray machines, EKG machines, defibrillators, respirators, chemical analyzers, atomic spectrometers, blood cell counters, sterilizers, pill counters, infusion devices, dental equipment, etc.  The incumbent serves as a technical advisor and consultant to clinicians in the operations of the systems, purchase of new instrumentation, designing of new systems and modifying systems to meet special needs.  The incumbent provides expertise in the design and construction of equipment sites for complex and bio-medical instruments and systems.  In addition to other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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To qualify for this position you must meet all requirements at the time you apply for this position.

Time-in-grade:  Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR GS-7:

Qualifying experience for the GS-7 level requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level  (specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and is in or related to the position to be filled) OR one full year of graduate level education.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR GS-9:

Qualifying experience for the GS-9 level requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level (specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and is in or related to the position to be filled) OR a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D. (if related).

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR GS-11:

Qualifying experience for the GS-11 level requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level (specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position as described above, and is in or related to the position to be filled) OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M. (if related).

 

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.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

APPLICANTS 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. ***

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) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).  Additionally, Veterans with service-connected disability of 10% or more must also submit a copy of their official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs, or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying their service-connected disability and/or their receipt of compensation for service-connected disability. Veterans with service-connected disability of less than 10%, non-service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients, as well as those claiming derived preference for a spouse, widow or widower, or natural mother, should refer to and submit a completed SF-15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference” and required documentation with your application materials.  For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

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.

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BENEFITS:

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VA offers a comprehensive benefits package.  This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered:   http://www4.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)  provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified.  Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .

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." ]

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package (See “Required Documents” section below).  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, December 31, 2012.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application.  Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.  Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.

Note: To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date.  To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Login.aspx), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. 

If you cannot apply online: you will need to complete the Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) by submitting your answers on the 1203FX form (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf) and faxing the completed form with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. The 1203FX form will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.

 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload: Complete the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using 614684.  You must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application. Fax your documents to (478)757-3144. Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

* Resume

* Responses to the questionnaire

* DD214

* 306

* Transcript

 

• Use this checklist to make sure you have included all 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.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Cody Wells
Phone: (432)264-4820x5577
Email: CODY.WELLS@VA.GOV

Agency Information:
VHA West Texas VA HCS Big Springs
Department of Veterans Affairs
300 Veterans Blvd
Big Spring, TX
79720
USA

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

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