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Position Title
Nursing Assistant-Sitter/Transport Program
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBFF-11328247-21-AD Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 to Friday, December 24, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
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.
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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)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
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.

Recommended: 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.
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Assessment 1
Applicants must meet the basic education or training requirement to qualify for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation? Note: Completion of an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a nursing assistant may also meet in full the experience requirements for GS-3.
(UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).
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2. I am a citizen of the United States. (limit characters)
3. Can you proficiently speak, read, write, and understand the English language? (limit characters)
To qualify for the GS-05 grade level, the applicant must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or very closely related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience, but not limited to: using equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures such as bladder scan, continuous passive motion device, blood glucose monitoring machine, specimen collection, etc.; observing patients/residents' or resident's physical or emotional status and refer deviations and/or problems to supervisor in a timely manner; providing a range of patient/resident care and contribute to the completion of the nurse care plan and recovery of patients/residents. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-04 performing task equivalent to the Nursing Assistant position?

OR

Do you possess a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree that included 24 semester hours of courses related to health care or possession of a bachelor's degree? (YOUR EXPERIENCE MUST BE DETAILED IN YOUR RESUME TO RECEIVE FULL CREDIT).
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Certification of Understanding - Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
5. 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. (limit characters)
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) (limit characters)
Transcript Reminder - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) you must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) or an appropriate course listing with your application. MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER (limit characters)
If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER (limit characters)
In order to receive appropriate consideration, you must 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). (limit characters)