USA Staffing

Position Title: Health Technician (Massage Therapy)
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number: CAZP-12690930-25-LL-OCA Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, February 14, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025

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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.

Your resume must be submitted in English and 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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.

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).

2. I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

Assessment 1

Please respond to the following questions and or statements.

1. Education: Have your completed minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program? Documentation Required. This is the basic requirement for this position at the entry level. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your education is subject to verification by investigation.

A. Yes

B. No

1a. *NARRATIVE: Please provide the following information regarding the 500-hour massage therapy education program.
Name of Program:
City and State:

2. I am currently licensed, registered or hold certifications as described in A or B below.

A. Currently licensed, registered, or certified to practice as a massage therapist in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Acceptable credentials must have required successful completion of a minimum 500-hour massage therapy education program and pass the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examination, or equivalent state-issued examination. Copy of certification, license, or registration required with application.

B. I possess and maintain a board certification from the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Copy of certification required with application.

C. I do not possess the licensure, registration or certification as described in A or B above.

2a. *NARRATIVE: If you are currently licensed, registered, or certified to practice as a massage therapist in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Please provide the following, otherwise indicate NA.
Name on License:
Issuing state or territory:
Complete license number:
Initial Issuance Date:
Expiration Date:

3. Are you proficient in spoken and written English?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Do you possess at least (1) one full year of experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation? Experience includes: Independently asses the physical and mental status of patients; takes complete patient history and perform a physical assessment; interprets relevant clinical information to identify each patient's specific needs, identifies indications/contraindications for massage, and develops the plan of care; performs massage therapy services with high level of complexity; evaluates patient responses to treatment and documents responses in an electronic environment; coordinates follow up massage therapy; serves as consultants to health care team in the evaluation and treatment of the patient; and assists with clinical supervision of massage therapy students. In addition, can you demonstrate the following KSAs?: (1) Skill in providing advanced massage techniques using the appropriate tools, supplies, and equipment based on the needs of the patient; (2) Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology relevant to massage therapy within specialty population(s); (3) Ability to modify massage therapy techniques based on an understanding of specialty populations, and various clinical/environmental settings; (4) Knowledge of teaching methods and learning principles; (5) Ability to conduct research and quality improvement activities, related to massage therapy; (6) Knowledge of complementary integrative health, and holistic health principles.

A. Yes

B. No

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