Summary

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

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
• English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f)
• Education
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Certification
• (1) Candidates must meet one of the certification options below
• (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT
• (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT
• (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT
• 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: GS 13 Full Performance Level General
• For all GS-13 assignments above the FPL - the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope - complexity (difficulty) and range of variety - and be performed by the CLS at least 25% of the time
• Candidates at this grade level are in one of the following assignments
• Experience
• 1 year of creditable experience equivalent to the next lower grade level is required for all GS-13 assignments
• Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Laboratory Manager) - GS-13.Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• In addition to the experience or education above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of regulatory - licensing - accrediting agency requirements and statutes governing clinical laboratory operations used in planning - implementing - and monitoring laboratory programs and services
• Skill in problem solving and applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to measure and improve program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity
• Skill to develop new or modified work methods - organizational structures - records and files - management processes - and staffing patterns
• Skill in administrative management such as budgeting - contracting - procurement - and property management in accordance with VHA regulations
• Ability to balance administrative and clinical functions to coordinate and manage programs and resources
• Ability to plan and execute short-range and long-range programs and/or goals through project management and tactical/strategic planning
• Ability to effectively communicate - orally and in writing - technical information with a wide variety of individuals including senior managers in a medical center or health care setting or higher-level managers in regional or national offices (for example - VISN-level staff and VHA Central Office staff)
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS 13
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS 13
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Duties

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major duties include but not limited to: The incumbent supervises a large staff of nonsupervisory and supervisory personnel including at least one GS-12 subordinate
• Provides guidance and serves as an authority and subject matter expert on laboratory medicine - including research - agency policies - new techniques - and procedures
• Develops guidelines - assesses laboratory effectiveness - establishes - and maintains quality assurance and quality management programs
• Consults with or serves as a consultant for local - network and national programs and/or officials
• Manages regulatory affairs and compliance
• Develops and manages program budget and resource utilization - inventory - acquisition - and contracting processes
• Assists and participates in educational programs affiliated with institutions providing training for individuals in laboratory or other related medical fields of study Communicates - consults - and interacts with other members of the health care team - external relations - customer service - and patient education
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior [work experience] or military service experience
• Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
• Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144 -000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Functional Statement #: 59350F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not available