USA Staffing

Position Title: Histopathology Technician (Advanced)
Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CBSX-10917402-20-ETD Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to Wednesday, October 14, 2020

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?

If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.

A. Yes, I am considered a political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316.

B. Yes, I am considered a Non-career Senior Executive Service (SES), Limited Term SES, Limited Emergency SES Executive Branch employee.

C. Yes, I am considered a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch.

D. Yes, I am considered a political appointee in the Executive Branch (as described in a., b. or c above) in a covered position in an agency having an interchange agreement with OPM, which allows movement from the agency's system to the competitive civil service.

E. None of the above. I am not considered a current or recent (last 5 years) political appointee as described above in items a, b, c, or d.

The following sections include items related to the basic qualifications for this vacancy. Please respond to each question by selecting "Yes" or "No". Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Your responses to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making selection decisions.

For each technical area below, select the response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and demonstrated capability.

1. Skill in applying professional, complex anatomic pathology principles,practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.

A. I have no knowledge or demonstrated capability in this technical area.

B. I can demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in this technical area. I will require formal training and close supervision to perform this work.

C. I can demonstrate an understanding of some advanced concepts within this technical area and am capable of working on most projects in this technical area with moderate assistance. I am able to perform this work with minimal supervision.

D. I can demonstrate an understanding of many advanced concepts within this technical area and am capable of mentoring others on some projects in this technical area. I am able to perform this work without supervision except in the most complex situations.

E. I can demonstrate an understanding of most advanced concepts within this technical area. I am considered an expert in the field and am frequently consulted by others about this technical area. I am responsible for mentoring and training others in this technical area.

2. Ability to use independent technical judgment to analyze and interpret laboratory results and resolve problems.

A. I have no knowledge or demonstrated capability in this technical area.

B. I can demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in this technical area. I will require formal training and close supervision to perform this work.

3. Ability to validate methodologies, operate anatomic pathology laboratory equipment and perform complex instrument troubleshooting.

A. I have no knowledge or demonstrated capability in this technical area.

B. I can demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts involved in this technical area. I will require formal training and close supervision to perform this work.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Can you proficiently speak, read, write, and understand the English language?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Applicants must undergo a pre-employment medical examination and be medically suitable to perform the essential duties efficiently and without hazard to themselves and others. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical examination?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Prior to appointment or following appointment to a position you may be selected for random drug testing for illegal drug use. Are you willing to undergo random urinalysis drug tests?

A. Yes

B. No

Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all 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.

A. Yes

B. No

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