Summary
This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center, a Clinical Referral Level Ill facility serving Veterans across southern and central Ohio through inpatient programs, outpatient clinics, specialized mental health treatment, CLC residential care, and multiple community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs).
Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive support to optimize the health, independence, and functional outcomes of Veterans within all Chillicothe VAMC service areas, including main campus operations, CBOCs, mobile medical units, and specialized clinical programs. Supervises staff and performs both supervisory and non-supervisory programmatic duties concerned with rendering prosthetic and sensory aids services to Veterans receiving care throughout the facility's continuum. Ensures the delivery of high-quality, compliant prosthetic and sensory aids care; manages local-level PSAS operations; and provides leadership to meet mission goals and support Chillicothe's integrated clinical programs. Provides multiple specialty services consistent with Chillicothe's operational needs, including Orthotic and Prosthetic Laboratory oversight, Blind Rehabilitation support, surgical implants coordination, Auto Adaptive (Driver Rehabilitation) Program, Amputee Clinic, Power Mobility Clinic, Home Oxygen Program, Clothing Allowance Program, and Home Improvement & Structural Alterations (HISA). Manages the service budget, oversees all procurement and fabrication activities, and ensures PSAS operations support optimized Veteran care outcomes. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Tour will be determined at the time of selection. Telework: Ad hoc eligible. Approval based on needs of the service and agency. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 936790 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 form(s) 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, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. If using education to qualify, applicants must provide a transcript with their application.
How you will be evaluated
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 candidate's 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. Creditable Experience: To be creditable, the experience must have demonstrated the use of knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with Prosthetic Representative responsibilities. The experience is only creditable if documented in the application and verifiable through employment references and/or other means. Examples of qualifying experience include experience in a health care setting, and familiarity with home medical equipment, rehabilitation, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Part-Time Experience: Part-time experience is creditable according to its relationship to the full- time work week. For example, one week of full-time credit is equivalent to two weeks of part-time work.