USA Staffing

Position Title: Nursing Assistant (Multiple Specialties)
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CBSR-11682493-23-GA-OCA Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, October 13, 2022 to Saturday, September 30, 2023

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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. Select the specialties you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one specialty.

A. Care in the Community (Care Navigation Center)

B. Compass Center (Inpatient Mental Health)

C. Domiciliary (Residential Treatment Program)

D. Freedom Harbor (Long Stay Mental Health)

E. Geriatric and Extended Care

F. Hopewell House (Long Stay Dementia)

G. Primary Care

H. Sherman Terrace (Long/Short Stay Rehab)

I. Specialty Clinics (Medical Surgical)

J. Telehealth (Connected Care Line)

K. Urgent Care

L. Veterans Homeland (Long Stay Hospice)

2. 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.

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.

Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).

1. Select the statement below that best describes your ability to meet the basic education or training requirements for this position at the GS-03 level.. Please refer to the Qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.

A. I have completed at least one year above high school with courses related to the Nursing Assistant occupation OR I have completed an intensive, specialized, occupation-related course of study of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant (A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

B. I do not meet any of the above; therefore I am ineligible for the position.

2. Select the statement below that best describes your ability to meet the grade requirements for this position at the GS-04 level. Please refer to the Qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.

A. I have completed one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-03 level with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities that is directly related to the specific assignment. One year of specialized experience as a [NA] or experience in another medical field (licensed practical nurse, health technician, hospital corpsman, etc.), performing technical and nursing skills requiring knowledge of the human physical and emotional states, therapeutic communication, and technical skills required for basic and intermediate treatments.

B. I have successfully completed 2 years above high school in an accredited institution with courses related to nursing care, health care or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for psychology, psychiatric, or operating room technicians (A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

C. I do not meet any of the above, therefore i may only be eligible at the GS-03 level.

3. Select the statement below that best describes your ability to meet the grade requirements for this position at the GS-05 level. Please refer to the Qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for detailed information.

A. I have completed one year of progressively responsible assignments and experience equivalent to the GS-04 level with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities that is directly related to the specific assignment. Examples of experience for this position include: assisting higher level NAs, licensed nursing staff, and other members of the care team in the care of patients/residents who are in acute, sub-acute, or chronic states of illness.

B. I have successfully completed 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. (A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

C. I do not meet any of the above; therefore I may only be eligible at the GS-04 level.

4. Nursing Assistants assigned to direct patient care must be proficient in written and oral English. Do you have demonstrated English language proficiency?

A. Yes, I am proficient in written and oral English.

B. No, therefore I am ineligible for this position.

Resume Reminder: Your resume must include the following information: Experience: Starting and ending dates of experience (month and year), hours worked per week and salary information). Education: name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned. (If selected, official transcript will be required) Licenses and/or certificates earned (including the state earned in). To ensure you are properly rated, you must make certain the required experience and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) listed in the qualifications section is addressed in detail in your resume. 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. If you are basing your qualifications on education: You must submit your transcript(s) with your application. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for this application. Prior to appointment, official transcripts are required.

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