This is a Health System Specialist position organizationally aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Central Office (VHACO), AUSH for Clinical Services, Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) System of Care National Program Office (NPO) in Washington, D.C.
Summary
This is a Health System Specialist position organizationally aligned with the Veterans Health Administration Central Office (VHACO), AUSH for Clinical Services, Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) System of Care National Program Office (NPO) in Washington, D.C.
This job announcement will close on 11/16/2026. The first 75 applications will receive first consideration. Applications submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by the hiring management.
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The duties of the Health System Specialist include, but are not limited to:
Project Management and Implementation: Manage and coordinate complex healthcare projects and initiatives throughout the project life cycle, including developing implementation plans, establishing milestones, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Healthcare Program Planning and Development: Support the design, development, modification, and implementation of national healthcare programs, operational initiatives, and procedures that advance organizational priorities and improve healthcare delivery for Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.
Healthcare Accessibility and Standards: Serve as the administrative lead for healthcare accessibility definitions and standards, coordinating assessments, literature reviews, subject matter expert consultations, and recommendations to improve access to healthcare services for individuals with significant physical disabilities.
Program Evaluation and Performance Improvement: Conduct comprehensive analyses of healthcare programs, operational processes, and performance outcomes to identify deficiencies, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend improvements that enhance organizational efficiency and quality of care.
Data Analysis and Quality Improvement: Develop and support data collection methodologies, analyze qualitative and quantitative information, monitor quality improvement initiatives, and prepare findings and recommendations to support evidence-based management decisions.
Policy Interpretation and Regulatory Compliance: Interpret and apply federal healthcare laws, VA/VHA directives, administrative policies, and accessibility requirements to support program implementation, operational planning, and organizational compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement and Interagency Collaboration: Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with VA medical centers, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs), federal agencies, healthcare organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate activities and advance program objectives.
Strategic Communication and Executive Support: Develop executive-level correspondence, memoranda, white papers, technical reports, presentations, and briefing materials to communicate program initiatives, operational findings, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Committee Leadership and Program Representation: Represent the SCI/D National Program Office on interdisciplinary committees, workgroups, and task forces; coordinate assigned activities, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and provide leadership with updates and recommendations.
Change Management and Operational Improvement: Apply project management and organizational improvement principles to support implementation of new initiatives, address operational challenges, monitor corrective actions, and promote sustainable improvements in healthcare program effectiveness.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Virtual Work is defined as working outside of the original hiring duty station at a VA owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO) Mandate: RTO mandate is in effect and selectee will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will occur after the selectee's tentative job offer but before the final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD73065A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
All applicants must be U.S. Citizens to apply for this job.
To be considered, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment which measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Selective Service Registration is required for all male applicants born after 12/31/1959.
Selected applicants are subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification are 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).
The work of this position does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, the selected applicant will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate the selected applicant's fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. In determining whether the selected applicant's continued employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
the selected applicant's performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether the selected applicant's continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether the selectee's continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of the probationary period, the selected applicant's employment will be terminated unless they receive certification, in writing, that their continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this job announcement, 11/16/2026.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current VHA employees and have held a GS grade position at any time in the past 52 weeks must meet Time-In-Grade requirement by the closing date of this job announcement. For a GS-13 grade position all applicants must demonstrate that they have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. To demonstrate Time-In-Grade, an appropriate SF-50 must be attached with the application package. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate the 52 weeks of Time-In-Grade served, and, in that instance, an additional SF-50 may need to be provided. SF-50s issued for awards do not demonstrate Time-In-Grade and should not be submitted. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): All applicants must meet the IOR with one of the following three criteria:
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED).
OR
Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. The work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;
Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
OR
Special Provision of In-Service placement: Successful completion of agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included:
Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements;
Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and
Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.
In addition to the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), all applicants must meet the:
Specialized Experience Requirement: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes, but is not limited to:
Managing healthcare projects and initiatives, including developing implementation plans, establishing milestones, coordinating stakeholders, monitoring project performance, and recommending adjustments to achieve organizational objectives.
Analyzing and evaluating healthcare programs and operations, including conducting program assessments, interpreting performance data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing recommendations to enhance healthcare delivery, efficiency, and organizational effectiveness.
Applying healthcare accessibility standards and regulatory requirements, including evaluating accessibility barriers, interpreting federal healthcare policies and directives, coordinating accessibility improvement initiatives, and recommending modifications to healthcare operational procedures.
Coordinating strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, including preparing executive briefings, technical reports, policy documents, and presentations; collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals; and advising leadership on program implementation, operational challenges, and improvement initiatives.
There is no educational substitution at the GS-13 grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education (e.g. if claiming education to meet the Individual Occupational Requirement).
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 educational accreditation here. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must attach a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Additional information is available here.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, applicants must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found 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. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is available on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
Placement Policy: The posting of this job announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documentation, please reach out to the point of contact listed at the bottom of this job announcement.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
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.
Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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 per week spent in each position. Overstating qualifications and/or experience in application materials or the application questionnaire may result in removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in removal from consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Influencing/Negotiating
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork
Planning and Evaluating
Project Management
Organizational Performance Improvement
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
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.
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.
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.
To be considered, all applicants must provide a complete Application Package to include the following:
Resume
SF-50 (to demonstrate Time-In-Grade and Area of Consideration eligibility)
Transcript (if using education to demonstrate IOR eligibility)
Separation Notice-RIF (if using CTAP eligibility to apply)
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action requirements:
An SF-50 is required for all current or former Federal employees to demonstrate Time-In-Grade eligibility and area of consideration specified in this job announcement.
If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate the Time-In-Grade served as required by the job announcement, and, in that instance, an additional SF-50 may need to be provided.
SF-50s issued for awards do not demonstrate Time-In-Grade and will not be accepted for eligibility purposes.
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; or
SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
Resume Format and Length: Beginning September 27, 2025, federal agencies may only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update any resumes saved in your USAJOBS profile before applying for a job.
Resumes must include only information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying (see this link for more information). VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. All information must be legible and grammatically correct so that it may be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
Resumes must not contain the applicant's photograph, birth date or Social Security Number.
Resume files must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading the resume as a PDF to maintain the formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX) formats. We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
We recommend making page margins 0.5 inches and using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point font size for the main text.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder can assist applicants in creating a resume using these recommendations.
Additional helpful hints in creating a two page resume:
Veterans Preference: When applying for federal jobs, eligible Veterans may claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award Veterans preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the job announcement closing date, 11/16/2026.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and also via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click on Track This Application to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.Your responses to USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete the assessment. If any future applications require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click on Edit My Application. This option will not be available after the job announcement has closed.
To view the job announcement status or your application status, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review any notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
VHA Central Office - Clinical Services
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
After your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required assessments and documents) and the job 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 will receive a final notification after a selection decision has been made.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To be considered, all applicants must provide a complete Application Package to include the following:
Resume
SF-50 (to demonstrate Time-In-Grade and Area of Consideration eligibility)
Transcript (if using education to demonstrate IOR eligibility)
Separation Notice-RIF (if using CTAP eligibility to apply)
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action requirements:
An SF-50 is required for all current or former Federal employees to demonstrate Time-In-Grade eligibility and area of consideration specified in this job announcement.
If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate the Time-In-Grade served as required by the job announcement, and, in that instance, an additional SF-50 may need to be provided.
SF-50s issued for awards do not demonstrate Time-In-Grade and will not be accepted for eligibility purposes.
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; or
SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
Resume Format and Length: Beginning September 27, 2025, federal agencies may only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update any resumes saved in your USAJOBS profile before applying for a job.
Resumes must include only information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying (see this link for more information). VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. All information must be legible and grammatically correct so that it may be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
Resumes must not contain the applicant's photograph, birth date or Social Security Number.
Resume files must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading the resume as a PDF to maintain the formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX) formats. We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
We recommend making page margins 0.5 inches and using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point font size for the main text.
The USAJOBS Resume Builder can assist applicants in creating a resume using these recommendations.
Additional helpful hints in creating a two page resume:
Veterans Preference: When applying for federal jobs, eligible Veterans may claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award Veterans preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.
Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the job announcement closing date, 11/16/2026.
If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and also via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click on Track This Application to return to your assessment completion notice.
Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.Your responses to USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete the assessment. If any future applications require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click on Edit My Application. This option will not be available after the job announcement has closed.
To view the job announcement status or your application status, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review any notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
VHA Central Office - Clinical Services
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
After your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required assessments and documents) and the job 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 will receive a final notification after a selection decision has been made.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
