Administrative Officer (Chief of Staff Office)

Summary

Position serves as Administrative Officer to Chief of Staff office. The incumbent performs analytical and evaluative administrative duties including budgeting, procurement and contract administration, human resources management, space and equipment utilization, travel, property and records management.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

• Federal employees – Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of this agency.

• Land & base management

  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

• Military spouses
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

First area of consideration: Current, permanent employees of the Madison VA Medical Center and its outreach facilities including CBOCs and VCS employees.

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Duties

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Provides direct administrative support and collaboration with other clerical and administrative staff within Chief of Staff Office to support administrative services.
• Coordinates administrative functions with the clinical services which report directly up to the Chief of Staff including but not limited to: Medicine, Medicine Sub-Specialties, Primary Care, Telehealth, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Social Work, Mental Health, GRECC, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Dental and Research.
• Collaborates with the business operations side of the organization including Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Environmental Services, Patient Administration Service, etc.
• Assists with organizational, functional and staffing charts; annual budget, overtime requests, incentive awards, fund control points, EIL inventory, and the like.
• Serves on Medical Center special projects, process actions teams, leadership focus groups, etc. as assigned.
• Is responsible for recruitment and interview activities, assisting with the organization of peer review of clinical staff, clinic profiles/set-ups and/or management, data management, retrieval and validation, employee records/files, orientation of new staff, and is the timekeeping official for Time and Attendance.
• Also, drafts and reviews service policies, plans and procedures, reviews and updates the Chief of Staff Office Emergency Preparedness Plan, Fire and Safety Plan, ADP Contingency Plan, etc.

In addition multiple duties related to the following are assigned:

Managers Administration and Management Work – The incumbent will develop and coordinate internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities comply with agency requirements. Incumbent will review, analyze and interpret incoming requests, recommend appropriate action or alternatives based on knowledge of internal operations, agency policies, budgetary constraints and work priorities. Manages administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, and position management.

Administrative Management – Provides for the overall administrative management for the organization. This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing, implementing local policies, and/or providing advice to management on related issues. Performs administrative management requirements for a medium-sized organization with several subdivisions or functions. This includes applying administrative policies, maintaining various systems, and handling travel or other staff requirements.

Program Analysis – The incumbent provides administrative support to ensure compliance with national and VA requirements to include, but not limited to, the Office of the Inspector General, The Joint Commission, and visits by Veteran Service Organizations. Handles requests for information and resolves or assists in resolving a variety of problems. Independently triage the importance of issues, identify key staff as resources, and make prompt decisions on matters, conforming to Service expectations and established regulations. Develops and performs comparison studies on a variety of systems and programs to analyze, identify, and make recommendations regarding the performance and effectiveness of existing programs and processes. Evaluates workload distribution. Reviews directives from higher authorities and advises on potential impact to clinical operations.

Office Automation – Provides administrative support as liaison for the Chief of Staff’s office. Manages schedules, makes appointments and coordinates meetings and conferences on behalf of the Chief of Staff. Finalizes correspondence prepared on behalf of the Chief of Staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift: 7:30-4:00 / 8:00-4:30

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer (Chief of Staff Office)/PD101450

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7.

The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. You may need to provide an additional SF-50(s).

In addition

The applicant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to complete the duties of the position. Such knowledge and skills are identified in the Competence Assessment Checklist of the position and include knowledge and skills in:

– Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers

– Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print.

– The medical center performance improvement program.

– How to work and function in the medical center in a safe manner, including infection control and the correct operation of equipment.

Review the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, then, address your relatable skill in your resume. Provide GREAT detail.

• Knowledge of formal medical business structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships involving key personnel and lines of authority.
• Knowledge of innovative business management and organizational principles; practices, theories and concepts to include a wide range of methods for program assessment.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods sufficient to perform efficacy assessments, to verify, analyze, and correlate complex data, recognize trends, forecast potential difficulties, as well as evaluate the value of exiting, new or modified program activities and initiatives.
• Ability to communicate to explain and support recommendations for improvements.
• Ability to negotiate to collaborate with, and motivate, health care providers and other staff.
• Knowledge of acquisition and budgeting guidelines and processes.
• Knowledge of a range of administrative laws, policies, regulations and precedents applicable to the management of one or more programs and ability to interpret and apply new legislation requirements onto program goals, actions and services in order to properly plan, organize and direct work.
• Knowledge of multi-agency missions, goals and objectives that may conflict in order to foresee problems, establish proper sequencing and timing of key program events and milestones supported by studies and evaluations regarding departmental operations and activities.
• Knowledge of reimbursement systems equivalent to the VERA reimbursement system sufficient to monitor the financial performance of services via VERA, MCA, etc. ensuring cost effectiveness for services provided.
• Knowledge of work measurement methods and techniques, and ability to adapt these tools, to develop staffing standards covering complex program functions, and to evaluate the timeliness of work operations and non-productive time.
• Skilled in the use of computer software equivalent to Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook, and VISIO.
• General knowledge of a range of functional area such as purchasing, supply and property management, records management, financial management and budget, and related administrative areas.
• Knowledge of all services under the Chief of Staff Office as well as their missions, functions, goals, objectives, and clinical operations; basic knowledge of the fundamentals of medicine and safety and administration of academic and research programs; the organizational structure and individual program responsibilities and relationships with the medical facility.
• Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles and practices sufficient to foresee problems, perform studies designed to evaluate procedures/processes, and develop and recommend ways to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and timeliness of work operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and develop studies or projects; make recommendations on substantive operating programs; and negotiate effectively.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships to conduct interviews and gather data, interpreting and presenting this data in many formats.
• Ability to identify problem and potential problem areas based on daily observance or studies; analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the administrative programs and clinical operations; and, to develop written and oral recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze health care issues, recommend strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness
• Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques detect, deliberate, or resolve issues with practices or policies
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations and triage/prioritize immediate needs, including troubleshooting a wide variety of issues.
• General Knowledge of lean systems thinking (VATAMMCS). This can be learned on the job.
• Knowledge of various data resource tools including, but not limited to, CDW, VSSC, OPES, MCA, IPEC, OQP, VISTA programs.
• Knowledge of mentoring principles and practices.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Administration and Management
• Attention to Detail
• Communications
• Customer Service
• Personnel and Human Resources

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. This work may also include walking distances between buildings, carrying/lifting small and/or lightweight office type equipment (e.g. copy machine, fax machine, telephones, audiovisual equipment, conference call equipment, personal computers, scanners, and printers). Employee has contact with others face-to-face, written, e-mail, and telephone. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. May require occasional travel. Occasionally will be expected to work alone in the office setting. Employee is also expected to perform duties that may involve spending time on psychiatric patient care units and outpatient clinic areas with nursing staff and/or other clinical/professional/clerical staff.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Additional information

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  This announcement will most likely require applicants to provide more than one document.

  For example:

  Active Employee – SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action

  Disabled – Disability Memo from Medical Provider

  Disabled Veteran – Disability Rating Document

  Veteran – DD-214, page that reflects statement of discharge, Member Copy 4

  Spouse – Marriage Certificate, DD-214

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  Required Documents:

  Resume

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • OF-306
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

  An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

  If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade

  Award 50’s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

  Examples of appropriate SF-50’s include:

  Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

  Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; orSF-50’s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on11/08/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click .https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182273

  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

  To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Lisa Maddox

  Phone

  608-256-1901 X18603

  Email

  lisa.maddox@va.gov

  Address

  William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705 US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

  You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

  NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

This announcement will most likely require applicants to provide more than one document.

For example:

Active Employee – SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action

Disabled – Disability Memo from Medical Provider

Disabled Veteran – Disability Rating Document

Veteran – DD-214, page that reflects statement of discharge, Member Copy 4

Spouse – Marriage Certificate, DD-214

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Required Documents:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50’s (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• OF-306
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade

Award 50’s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50’s include:

Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; orSF-50’s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on11/08/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click .https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182273

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Lisa Maddox

Phone

608-256-1901 X18603

Email

lisa.maddox@va.gov

Address

William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital 2500 Overlook Terrace Madison, WI 53705 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request