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Summary Employees at this grade level serve as a Lead Health Technician (Pedorthist). The Lead Health Technician (Pedorthist) will lead three or more individuals at the Full Performance Level of GS-07 who are exclusively performing duties within the Scope of Practice of a pedorthist. Responsibilities Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) ensures laboratory accreditation, regulationand compliance. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) assists with developing a budget, managinginventory and managing resources. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) plans the orthotics and prosthetics clinical schedule as it relates to pedorthists, fitters and technicians that they lead. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) assigns work to other clinicians and manages the clinical activities of orthotic fitters and technicians within the pedorthic scopeof practice. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) provides input on performance evaluations and potential disciplinary actions for employees they lead. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) provides or coordinates training for staff that they lead. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) conducts site surveys of commercial pedorthic vendors. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) assists with the development of short- and long-range goals in accordance with local, VISN, and VHA Central Office direction. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) conducts quality assurance activities. -The Health Technician (Pedorthist) collects and analyzes data to develop reportsf or local and Network leadership. - The Health Technician (Pedorthist) serves as a consultant locally and within the VISN on budgeting and changes in policy as they relate to pedorthics and the staff they lead. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:oo p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #:92664-A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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 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: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Credential. (1) Candidates must be board certified in pedorthics by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC). or (2) Credentialed in pedorthics by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC). or (3) Exception for Non-Credentialed Health Aid (Pedorthist). (a) Non-credentialed individuals who have successfully completed a Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP), Commission on Accreditation of Pedorthic Education (CAPE), National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or American Board for Certification of Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics (ABC) approved pedorthic certificate program (see Pedorthist Programs) and otherwise meet ABC's eligibility requirements for certification (see Pedorthist Candidate Guide) may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate Health Aid (Pedorthist) under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B). (b) Non-credentialed individuals shall only provide care under the clinical oversight of a credentialed pedorthist, orthotist, or orthotist/prosthetist at or above the full performance level. (c) Non-credentialed individuals may only be appointed at the entry level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained. (d) Temporary appointments of non-credentialed Health Aid (Pedorthist) may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment. c. Failure to Obtain Certification. In all cases, Health Aid (Pedorthist) must actively pursue meeting requirements for certification starting from the date of their appointment. At the time of appointment, the supervisor will provide the Health Aid (Pedorthist) with the written requirements for certification, including the time by which the certification must be obtained and the consequences for not becoming certified by the deadline. Failure to obtain certification during this time period may result in termination of employment. 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). Grade Determinations: Experience. One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade. (2) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: (a) Knowledge of operational tasks related to ABC/BOC OP&P lab accreditation, Joint Commission standards and OSHA regulations. (b) Ability to lead others in accomplishing day-to-day operations. (c) Ability to apply quantitative analytical principles and techniques. (d) Ability to provide coordination for staff development and training. Preferred Experience: One year experience as a Health Technician Pedorthist. References: VA Handbook 5005/166, March 15, 2024 The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 08. Physical Requirements: To be able to do the work of a GS 08 Lead Health Pedorthist. Education 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. 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. 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. 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