This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/513449900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Iowa City VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for the position of Psychologist. This announcement establishes a standing register of eligible applicants to be considered for the position. The Next Steps area of the announcement provides additional information on the referral process for this type of announcement.
Learn more about this agency10/11/2018 to 10/10/2019
$61,218 - $113,428 per year
GS 11 - 13
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel occasionally.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
13
No
Yes
CBCY-10329812-19-AMW-13
513449900
Current federal employees of this agency.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This announcement is open to all U.S. Citizens. This is a bargaining unit position. Iowa City VA Health Care System employees, including CBOCs, will be given first consideration. Veterans preference does not apply.
VHA Psychologists are Licensed Independent Providers who engage in professional and scientific work which relates to behavior, capacities, personality, interests, emotions and mental disorders. The work may include any of the following: providing professional clinical services, conducting research, carrying out education and training activities, carrying out program evaluation activities, clinical consultation, supervision and administration. The incumbent will provide psychological services to our nation's veterans at the Iowa City VA Medical Center and other Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) that are part of the Iowa City VA Health Care Center (ICVAHCS).
Work Schedule: Regular clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, individual tours of duty may vary.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/10/2019 to receive consideration.
Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review complete applications (including resume and certified assessment questionnaire) to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Qualified applicants will be pulled for referral as they are received. A referral certificate(s) is issued to the hiring manager, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification by email 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/513449900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Iowa City VA Health Care System is one of the facilities in the VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
This position qualifies as a critical occupation and the incumbent may qualify to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). Participation in SLRP is contingent upon funding and is not guaranteed. Please contact Human Resources at the location listed in this announcement for additional information.