USA Staffing

Position Title: Histopathology Technologist
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CBTC-11152971-21-ELM Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, July 15, 2021 to Thursday, July 29, 2021

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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.

1. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a citizen of the United States?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you currently possess the Histotechnologist (HTL) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification?

A. Yes

B. No

CITIZENSHIP- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalized.

1. Are you a citizen of the United States?

A. Yes

B. No

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY- Histopathology Technologists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

2. Are you proficient in written and spoken English?

A. Yes

B. No

BASIC REQUIREMENTS- The following questions pertain to your qualifications for this position. All applicants must have the required minimum education, certification and/or experience to meet the basic requirements of this position. NOTE: Copies of certifications & transcripts are required if being used to qualify.

3. For the Histopathology Technologist Position at the GS-9, full performance level, you must currently possess the histotechnologist (HTL) certification given by the ASCP Board of Certification.
Do you possess the required certification listed above?

A. Yes and I have submitted a copy of it with this application.

B. No.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-9. The following question pertain to your qualifications for this position and grade level. All applicants must have the required specialized experience to qualify for the advertised grade level.

4. You must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. Examples of qualifying experience includes, but is not limited to: Work performed as a histopathology technologist in which you utilize information technology systems to apply histopathology techniques and broad scientific principles from the fields of biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology; act as a technical resource, troubleshooting a variety of specialized lab tests, identifying suboptimal issues, and uses independent judgment and resources to resolve concerns; utilize broad knowledge of biological sciences and the skills necessary to process anatomic pathology specimens; provide diagnoses and prognoses that allow for planning appropriate and life-saving treatments; apply histopathology technologist practices, concepts, and theories to perform new or difficult specialized testing methods, such as immunohistochemical, histochemical, and frozen section techniques.
In addition, applicants must demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
(1) Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and inter-connectivity
(2) Demonstrate knowledge. of histopathology techniques, chemistry, anatomy and physiology principles, theories, concepts, and methodologies sufficient to process specimens, and the ability to perform a full range of routine specialized tests (3) Ability to identify and test suboptimal specimens and take corrective action to minimize or eliminate impact on a patient's sample
(4) Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize simultaneous work assignments; both individual and team related
(5) Demonstrate skills in applying professional, anatomic pathology principles, practices, concepts, and theories in performing new or difficult specialized testing methods or techniques.

Do you possess at least 1 year of the specialized experience as described above?

A. Yes.

B. No.

RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job/position listed: Job title; Occupational Series and Grade (if a Federal position); Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

DOCUMENT REMINDER- Failure to submit a complete application packet could cause you to be made ineligible. Remember to submit a SF-50 (if you are a current VA/Federal employee), certificates, transcripts, and anything else required by the vacancy announcement to show that you qualify for this position. Failure to submit your most recent SF-50, certification, transcript(s), etc. will make you ineligible for this position (even facility employees). To obtain your SF-50s, VA employees may access your eOPF (electronic Official Personnel Folder) by going to: https://eopf.opm.gov/va/. All other Federal employees must contact your serving HR Office for assistance assessing your eOPF. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the appropriate documentation to prove your eligibility and/or qualifications. See the vacancy announcement for specific details on what you need to submit. Please contact Human Resources should you have questions or need assistance with these documents.

VERIFICATION STATEMENT - Your rating is subject to verification based on the resume, narratives and other relevant documents you submit, and through verification of references as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process are grounds for non-selection and for termination. In addition, falsifying information can result in you being fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001) and/or removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). Any information you give may be investigated and responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in you not being considered for this position.

5. Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, that all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith?

A. Yes, I certify that my answers are accurate and complete.

B. No, I do not wish to certify. I understand that I will not be considered for this position.

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