USA Staffing

Position Title: Health Technician (Speech Pathology)
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CBSX-11858905-23-SMW Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, March 17, 2023 to Friday, March 31, 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)

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2. Applicants are required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening test and must submit to random drug testing after employment. Will you comply with this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?

A. Yes

B. No

4. 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

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.

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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

Thank you for your interest in a Health Technician (Speech Pathology) position with the VA. Please provide an answer to each question. Answering "no" or failing to respond to any of the below questions will result in an ineligible rating.

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

1. English Language Proficiency. Health Technicians (Speech Pathology) must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 38 U.S.C. 7407(d). Are you proficient in written and spoken English?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Education or Experience: Please select the best option that describes your education or experience.

A. I possess six (6) months of experience that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of this position.

B. I have successfully completed 2 academic years above high school leading to an associate's degree. (NOTE: transcripts MUST be uploaded if basing qualifications on education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but must show your name and the name of the institution.)

C. I possess a bachelor's degree with at least 12 semester hours in courses related to the position. (NOTE: transcripts MUST be uploaded if basing qualifications on education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but must show your name and the name of the institution.)

D. I possess a combination of the education and experience described above.

E. None of the above apply to me.

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

3. Experience GS-06: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, do you possess one year of experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level and can demonstrate the following KSA's:
Knowledge of anatomy of the head and neck and oral structures and functions.
Knowledge of medical terminology as it relates to speech-language pathology for communication and swallowing impairments.
Knowledge of prosthetic items and communication devices often prescribed by speech-language pathology staff and assist with ordering and tracking process.
Ability to prepare supplies and equipment for speech, language, voice and/or swallowing evaluation and treatment.
Ability to document and code patient procedures.

A. Yes

B. No

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