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Position Title
Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
Agency
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSW-10733932-20-KRK-BU-OCA Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, February 24, 2020 to Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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3. Are you an employee of the department/service line indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Please review the instructions in the announcement.  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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4. Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50).  Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted).  Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
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5. Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
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6. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
  • retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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7. You must have held a career or career-conditional appointment at some time in the past. and have held the grade advertised or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
  • career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND, 
  • your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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8. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
  • are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.  *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
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9. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • recently separated (within the past 3 years); OR,
  • are a disabled veteran; OR,
  • served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
  • received an Armed Forces Service Medal?
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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Assessment 1
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government/your eligibility for referral consideration. Please select the most appropriate response to the following questions. Failure to claim at least one eligibility will result in an ineligible rating. (limit characters)
1. I am a current, permanent employee of the facility and/or Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), in which this vacancy exists; (Note: You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" at time of application.)
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. I am a current, permanent employee of another federal agency (Outside of VA); (Note: You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" at time of application.) (limit characters)
3.
I am a Veteran with preference eligible; [Please ensure you submit a legible signed copy of your DD-214(s) Member 4 or 2 copies related to your active duty service showing dates of service, character of service or dates of impending separation. [MUST also submit a SF-15 with required proof (VA Service-Connected Disabilities Designation Letter).] For more information on types of veterans preference visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  The following section is used to determine if you meet the basic requirements for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. I am a citizen of the United States. NOTE: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens of the United States. (limit characters)
5. I am willing to undergo a pre-employment medical examination/physical, TB test, and other medical related requirements. (limit characters)
6. I am proficient in spoken and written English.
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7. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and/or education for this position. (limit characters)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section includes questions about the minimum qualifications for this position.       (limit characters)
8. From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and/or education for this position. (limit characters)
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
9. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good
faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in
any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be
cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any
information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for
this position.
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RESUME REMINDER

Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title
  • Duties (Be as detailed as possible.)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
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TRANSCRIPT REMINDERTRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS USED TO MEET ANY REQUIREMENT. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES EARNED SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OK. (limit characters)
VETERAN'S DOCUMENTS REMINDER

In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes:
  • A copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service).
  • Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).
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OTHER DOCUMENTS REMINDER
  • OF-306 - Declaration of Federal Employment. This form will be used to determine your acceptability for Federal employment.
  • SF-50B - Notification of Personnel Action. Transfer/Reinstatement/Current/Former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest/last SF-50B.
  • VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations
  • Priority Consideration - Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Department of Veterans Affairs Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP, and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the applicant's agency Notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Additional Information on how to receive this priority consideration can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap
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