Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

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This position is in the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Service of the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The incumbent is responsible for assisting the service chief in leading the Audiology and SpeechLanguage Pathology service, in conjunction with assisting section chiefs in this pursuit.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• The incumbent serves as a consultant to other facility personnel on difficult or complex cases and may function as a subject matter expert within their clinical domain.
• The clinician is expected to remain current with developments in the field and maintain professional competency through reading professional literature, participating in continuing education, engaging in professional development activities, and collaborating with colleagues in related disciplines. Strong professional interpersonal communication is required.
• The incumbent is expected to attend staff meetings and interdisciplinary team meetings, review policies and procedures, and participate in in-service training as appropriate.
• The clinician may participate in research activities related to their professional field. While extensive research may not be common in the clinical setting, the use of carefully executed procedures may contribute to research efforts, and the incumbent may be asked to assist in gathering clinical data. The incumbent may perform ancillary assignments, including occasional program management duties, when the complexity and workload are not substantial.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, Full Time,7:30AM-4:00PM

Telework: May be ad-hoc available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 01033-F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.Contact [redacted], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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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.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

A. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

B. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and7407(d).

C. Education: The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below. NOTE: all applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts.

• Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).OR;
• Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the USDE

NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE), and the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree or AuD programs in audiology.

Foreign Education: To be creditable, education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. Such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs.

D. Licensure Requirement: Individuals must hold a full, current and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth or the District of Columbia.

NOTE: all applicants must provide a copy of their licensure with their application.

E. Grandfathering Provision: may qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

F. Preferred Experience: a minimum a five years of experience as a licensed audiologist, a minimum of three years of experience working with cochlear implants and/or vestibular evaluations/treatment, documented experience precepting or mentoring graduate students in audiology, and documented experience in leadership and/or management roles.

G. Drivers License: A current, valid state-issued driver's license is required for this position.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued driver's license.

H. Grade Determination: In addition to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following grade requirements.

Supervisory Audiologist, GS-13.

(1) Experience: At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist, with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level.

(2) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level, the following KSAs are required:

• (a) Skill in conflict resolution to facilitate positive working relationships between employees, team leaders and managers.
• (b) Skill in applying evidence-based practices in a professional area.
• (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational challenges to develop and implement solutions.
• (d) Ability to develop the abilities and strengths of current employees.
• (e) Ability to balance responsibilities, set priorities and delegate tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• (f) Ability to analyze data to manage workload, quality, performance and productivity within the section

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 5 years as a licensed Audiologist
• Documented experience precepting/mentoring graduate students in audiology
• Documented experience in leadership and/or management role(s)

I. References: VA Handbook 5005/152 PART II APPENDIX G29, Audiologist Qualification Standard, dated September 22, 2022

J. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

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

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

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.

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Benefits

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