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Position Title
Histopathology Tech
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBSZ-12742276-25-ER Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 to Wednesday, June 11, 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.
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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.
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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
1. English Language Proficiency. Histopathology Technicians must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Experience and Education.
(1) Experience. One year of experience in a health care field that demonstrates the applicant's
ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work such as but not limited to a
medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) or health technician.
OR,
(2) Education
(a) Four academic years above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related
to the occupation such as biological science or chemistry; or
(b) Successful completion of two academic years of study above high school that included at
least 24 semester hours in Chemistry and/or in appropriate fields of biological science and
successful completion of a 12-month program of education and training in histopathology or cytotechnology.
OR,
(3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combination of experience and educationare qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. Examplesare listed below:(a) Six months of experience in the health care field and two years of education above highschool that included at least six semester hours in health care related courses such as biologicalscience, surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position; or an associate'sdegree in a health care related field.(b) Six months of experience in the health care field and successful completion of a course forhealth care technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or histopathologytechnicians given by the U.S. Armed Forces

Do you meet the experience and or education stated above? If using education please submit a copy of transcript at the time of application.
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3. Histopathology Technician, GS-8 (Lead):
Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.Assignment. Lead Histopathology technicians at this level perform duties which consistof a significant scope, complexity and administrative independence. The Lead provides direction to the daily operations and assumes responsibility for integrating and monitoring the standard adherence to methods and protocols to maintain continuous workflow and quality within the unit. Duties include: prepare, direct, and approve work schedules and assign tasks for timely completion of duties; ensure resources are in optimal working condition and address workflow needs; calibrate, operate, and maintain instruments and equipment used in surgical pathology, immunohistochemistry, and special stains; provides guidance and instruction to Histopathology Technicians on a broad range of specific tasks and job techniques; monitors work in progress often performing spot checks to ensure protocols are being followed; reviews completed work to ensure guidelines are met regarding work sequences, procedures, and methods; provides on-the-job training to new employees; provides cross-training to staff; provides input to supervisor on performance and training needs of employees; adjusts work assignments due to absences or changes in priorities; resolves simple informal complaints of employees and patients, referring the more difficult problems to the supervisor; recommends approval and/or disapproval of leave requests. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
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4. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs.
(a) Ability to use independent judgment and apply comprehensive technical histopathology knowledge to solve complex problems concerning a broad range of tests, procedures, and protocols.
(b) Ability to perform procedural technical review and provide written and practical application training and instructions to laboratory personnel in all areas of histology.
(c) Ability to manage staffing requirements, plan and organize workload and priorities, and coordinate work in order to complete duties in an accurate and timely manner. This includes the ability to follow-up on pending issues and demonstrating an understanding of the impact of incomplete work.
(d) Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agency requirements that govern laboratory operations in order to ensure that work practices,
documentation, and reporting are consistent with all governing standards and regulations.
(e) Skill in communicating with individuals in order to obtain the desired effect, provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with established policies and regulations.
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  • 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.Edit ItemInstructions
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  • 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.
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