APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FROM CURRENTPERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF VAMC RICHMOND, CBOC's, INCLUDING PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE.
Summary
APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FROM CURRENTPERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF VAMC RICHMOND, CBOC's, INCLUDING PERMANENT EMPLOYEES OF THE VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE.
Duties: The Animal Health Technician position is located in the Department of veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Care Network at the McGuire Center in Richmond, VA. Related duties are, but not limited to the following:
Performs a wide variety of conventional and non-conventional veterinary techniques to provide care to a variety of species including but not limited to venipuncture via a variety of routes, oral gavage, IV administration of fluids an d post-operative incision repair.
Performs complex surgical procedures (novel and routine) and provide veterinary assistance when needed during research procedures.
Conducts daily health checks, provide medications, treatments and post-surgical care.
Design and implement a comprehensive post approval monitoring program of all protocols approved by the IACUC to ensure compliance.
Monitors all protocols and provide a report with any deficiencies and recommended action plans.
Conducts sampling from rodent colonies, submit the samples and interpret the results.
Design and implement an action plan to eradicate disease, if necessary.
Evaluates researchers and determine if training is needed ad provides training for a variety of procedures such as venipuncture, gavage, weight management and euthanasia.
Monitors the day to day operations of the VMU and ensure husbandry procedures are being maintained to a high standard.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Position Description Title: Animal Health Technician, GS- 0704-09, PD# 2973
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
English proficiency required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
You must be a current permanent employee of the Richmond VAMC and VCS
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In order to meet time-in-grade for this position, applicants must have held the GS-8 grade or higher for one year.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires some physical exertion. Most activity includes, but not limited to, walking, standing for, bending, climbing of stools//ladders for extended periods and carrying items of less than 50 lbs.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by Friday, August 18, 2017.
This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (knowledge, skill, ability or other worker characteristic basic to -and essential for- satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are in eligible for further consideration.
The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: "Must have a Veterinary Technician Certification and experience in an animal research environment."
AND
GS-9 Specialized Experience: Applicant must possess one year of specialized experience that equip them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typicallu in or related to work th work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-8 grade level in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience
includes: work as a laborer, manager, or owner of a livestock ranch or farm involving direct work with livestock; with livestock in a feed lot; as a livestock market inspector; as an animal in spector; as an assistant to a veterinarian who works with livestock; evaluate researchers and determineif training is needed; provide training for variety of procedures such as venipuncture, gavage, weight management, euthanasia; conduct daily health checks; provide medications, treatments and post-surgical care; perform complex surgical procedures (novel and routine) and provide veterinary assistance when needed during research procedures; perform a wide variety of conventional and non-conventional veterinary techniques to provide care to a variety of species including but not limited to venipuncture via a variety of routes, oral gavage, IV administration of fluids and post-operative incision repair.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Successful completion of two years of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of the position to be filled. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with it relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.
OR
COMBING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (Transcript Required): Combination of successfully completed graduate education may be used to meet total qualification requirements.
Your resume should reflect the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's):
Ability to handle animal research models and use conventional and non conventional techniques to provide care.
Knowledge of health monitoring programs within the animal facility to control and eradicate disease.
Ability to be an educational resource to researchers and technicians by providing technical assistance and training for complex procedures.
Knowledge of day to day operations in the VMU including animal husbandry requirements for a variety species.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Additional information
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more before any veterans preference points) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utilized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information.
If applicable, incumbent may be subject to a manager/supervisor probationary period.
This announcement does not restrict managements right to consider or select applicants from any other recruitment source or sources such as reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, reinstatement, or special appointing authorities.
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Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more in formation please visit us at:
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.
After the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be evaluated against the questionnaire responses to insure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements and that your application reflects the knowledges, skills, and abilities required of the position.
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.
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more in formation please visit us at:
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.
The following documents should be included in your application package:
Resume (required)
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. (required)
Unofficial college transcript (required, if education is used to qualify) An official college transcript will be required before being selected.
Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.
Copy of your licensure/certification (if requirement of the position)
Current VA Employees/Transfer Eligibles/Reinstatement Eligibles must submit a copy of their latest/last Notification of Personnel Action Sf-50B. The document needs to be current and reflect your current status of Federal employment. (All applicants except current Richmond, VAMC employees)
Veterans eligibility documentation such as DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letters, as appropriate.
Any other documentation of education/awards/training, etc. which would enhance your qualifications for this position.
Failure to provide a complete application package may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Notes:
·
Mailed/e-mailed application packages will not be
accepted. Paper application packages will still be accepted in Human Resources
at the McGuire VA Medical Center in room 2K-150 from current VA bargaining unit
employees ONLY. Manual submissions must be received by 4:00 PM on the closing
date of the vacancy announcement.
·
Requests for reconsideration will not be considered
for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be
held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail
service, etc.
·
On your resume, failure to include "month
& year" on the "from and to" for each position
held may affect specialized experience determinations.
·
On your resume, failure to include grade of position
held for episodes of Federal employment may affect specialized experience
determinations.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package (see "Required Documents" section below. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 18, 2017.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
NOTE : To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/login.aspx), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 1986712 must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
NOTE: 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.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: Incomplete application packages will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
VHA Richmond VAMC
Department of Veterans Affairs MC
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
HR Management Service - 05
Richmond, VA 23249
USA
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address. Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents should be included in your application package:
Resume (required)
Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. (required)
Unofficial college transcript (required, if education is used to qualify) An official college transcript will be required before being selected.
Current Federal employees should submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal.
Copy of your licensure/certification (if requirement of the position)
Current VA Employees/Transfer Eligibles/Reinstatement Eligibles must submit a copy of their latest/last Notification of Personnel Action Sf-50B. The document needs to be current and reflect your current status of Federal employment. (All applicants except current Richmond, VAMC employees)
Veterans eligibility documentation such as DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letters, as appropriate.
Any other documentation of education/awards/training, etc. which would enhance your qualifications for this position.
Failure to provide a complete application package may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Notes:
·
Mailed/e-mailed application packages will not be
accepted. Paper application packages will still be accepted in Human Resources
at the McGuire VA Medical Center in room 2K-150 from current VA bargaining unit
employees ONLY. Manual submissions must be received by 4:00 PM on the closing
date of the vacancy announcement.
·
Requests for reconsideration will not be considered
for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be
held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail
service, etc.
·
On your resume, failure to include "month
& year" on the "from and to" for each position
held may affect specialized experience determinations.
·
On your resume, failure to include grade of position
held for episodes of Federal employment may affect specialized experience
determinations.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package (see "Required Documents" section below. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, August 18, 2017.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button at the bottom of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Be sure to upload the required documents before you submit your application. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
NOTE : To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/login.aspx), select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload:
Complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following vacancy ID: 1986712 must use this fax cover sheet in order for your documents to be matched with your online application.
Fax the completed 1203FX form along with all supporting documents to (478)757-3144. Your 1203FX form must be placed on top of all materials being faxed and will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
Keep a copy of your fax receipt in case verification is needed.
NOTE: 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.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS: Incomplete application packages will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, fax transmissions, delays in mail service, etc.
VHA Richmond VAMC
Department of Veterans Affairs MC
1201 Broad Rock Blvd
HR Management Service - 05
Richmond, VA 23249
USA
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes and a referral certificate is issued, an electronic notification letter - or e-mail - will be sent to applicants who provide an e-mail address. Otherwise, you will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service within 2 to 4 weeks.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
