- Position Title
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSV-12709223-25-YG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, March 27, 2025 to Thursday, April 3, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
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.
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).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Speech-Language Pathologist, GS-0665-11/12, position with the Veterans Health Administration. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
English Language Proficiency-
SLP candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
SLP candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).
Are you proficient in both spoken and written English?
2.
Education and Experience-
A master's degree, or its equivalent, in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one year of creditable experience (see paragraph 2.g.).
OR
A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
Do you meet the education and experience requirements as described above?
A master's degree, or its equivalent, in speech-language pathology, communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one year of creditable experience (see paragraph 2.g.).
OR
A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology, communication disorders and sciences or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
Do you meet the education and experience requirements as described above?
3.
Licensure-
Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for SLP licensure may be appointed to a temporary position as a graduate SLP under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2).
Do you meet the licensure requirement or exception as described above?
Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.
Exception: Non-licensed applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for SLP licensure may be appointed to a temporary position as a graduate SLP under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (c)(2).
Do you meet the licensure requirement or exception as described above?
GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
GS-11 Speech-Language Pathologist - In addition to the basic requirements, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). The candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of principles and techniques in assessing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing.
Knowledge of instrumentation and technologies for assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
Ability to adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions, needs and goals.
Do you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described above?
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). The candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Knowledge of principles and techniques in assessing and treating disorders of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing.
Knowledge of instrumentation and technologies for assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders.
Ability to adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions, needs and goals.
Do you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described above?
5.
GS-12 Speech-Language Pathologist-
Experience: In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, completing one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possessing a full, current and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience requirements, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Skill in applying principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment associated with contemporary speech-language pathology following evidence-based practice for adult patients exhibiting the full range of speech to the full range of patient populations.
Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions.
Do you meet the GS-12 grade requirements as described above?
Experience: In addition to the basic requirements at the GS-11 level, completing one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level and possessing a full, current and unrestricted license to practice speech-language pathology.
AND
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). In addition to the experience requirements, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
Skill in applying principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment associated with contemporary speech-language pathology following evidence-based practice for adult patients exhibiting the full range of speech to the full range of patient populations.
Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions.
Do you meet the GS-12 grade requirements as described above?