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Position Title
Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Ancillary Testing Coordinator
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSR-12706626-25-TW Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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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. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. In accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 2, Section D, paragraph 5a., applicants must be proficient in spoken and written English. Do you meet this requirement (limit characters)
2. Please select one option that best describes your education and/or experience:
 (limit characters)
3. Please select one option that best describes your certification status (limit characters)
Minimum Requirement for GS-12 Level (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. GS-12 Experience -
You must have one year of creditable experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level

In addition to the experience or education above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs:
  • Knowledge of medical technology concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies sufficient to perform the full oversight and guidance for testing programs outside of the laboratory.
  • Knowledge of mathematics and statistics as related to quality control, quality assurance, proficiency testing, inspection and accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Knowledge of Federal, state and VHA laws, regulations, reference standards, and certifying and accrediting agency requirements to carry out the work in each ancillary testing site.
  • Knowledge of laboratory information technology systems and interconnectivity.
  • Skill in applying new scientific/technological developments and theories to laboratory testing.
  • Ability to evaluate, interpret, and teach others to use quality control procedures and implement corrective actions.

Do you meet the requirements as described above? (limit characters)
5. Please select from the options below that best describe your qualifications: (limit characters)
REMINDER - You must provide a complete application package which includes:
  • Resume - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title and Grade Level (for Federal positions)
  • Duties (be as detailed as possible and ensure they demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience and knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Veteran's Preference does NOT apply to this occupation for FY 2025. OCHCO Bulletin Subject: Annual Determination of Staffing Shortages, dated October 1, 2025. Although hybrid title 38 occupations follow title 5 Veterans' preference rules, as required by the Merit Systems Protection Board (Graves v. VA, 117 M.S.P.R. 697 (2012)), 38 U.S.C. ? 7412 waives the requirement to apply Veterans' preference to external applicants for appointments made during the fiscal year to hybrid title 38 occupations among those reported to have the largest staffing shortages.
  • Proof of current certification, licensure or registration
  • Transcripts
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