This position reviews a large number of complex prosthetic consults for a wide variety of prosthetic/orthotics/surgical devices, medical supplies and durable medical equipment prior to purchasing. These orders are complex because of the unique or highly technical nature of the item or service required. The incumbent may accomplish final review and approval of these orders in the absence or unavailability of the Chief, Prosthetics Service.

Duties

GS-05 & GS-06 The incumbent will serve in a developmental assignment, which is designed to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform the full range of routine and non-routine assignments with a high level of independence. The supervisor and the incumbent will jointly establish specific goals, objectives, and projects. The incumbent will organize work to achieve approved goals. The incumbent will initially perform the less difficult work characterized by detailed instruction on assignment. As knowledge and skill increase the incumbent will perform progressively more difficult assignments. Work will be reviewed by the supervisor to evaluate the following: Adherence to designated policies and procedures; ability to deal with ne, unusual and ongoing changes; ability to coordinate activities with other programs, and effectiveness in interpersonal relationships. In addition, the supervisor will conduct spot checks to evaluate the incumbent's progress. A non-competitive promotion to the full performance level may be effective when the incumbent meets all regulatory requirements for promotion, and demonstrates the ability to perform the full scope of the duties and responsibilities under normal supervision. Promotion to the next higher grade is not guaranteed and depends on: (a) the incumbent's demonstration of the ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade to the satisfaction of the supervisor; and (b) the availability and time-in-grade requirements for a higher grade in a career ladder is, in and of itself, only an indicator of eligibility, not an absolute guarantee for such a promotion. GS-07 The incumbent advises physicians and other professional staff as to the availability, selection and acquisitions of prosthetic devices or services and furnished information concerning new developments in the prosthetic field and sources or supply for such items. Maintains continuous liaison with vendors, medical center professionals and staff to ensure timely acquisitions and provision of item or service to the veterans. The incumbent practices cost containment through efficient purchasing. Maintenance of current catalogs, brochures and vendor files will ensure the incumbents ability to advise the profession staff regarding readily available items of lesser costs which will achieve the intended rehab goal. All items are to be purchased in the most economical manner using valid government purchase cards. Handles Applications and prescriptions for Prosthetic Devices 34% Handles applications and prescriptions for prosthetic devices. Ensures the legal requirements governing eligibility and entitlement to prosthetic devices are met. Carries out legal requirements related to eligibility and entitlement to prosthetic devices making final determination relating to eligibility and entitlement to such services. Ensures that the proper prosthetic device is issued. Procures Devices and Apparatus 33% Procures or manages the procurement of prosthetic devices for eligible patients. Oversees and manages the process for procuring prosthetic devices. Provides Training on Use of prosthetic Devices 33% Provides for or instructs patients in the use of the prosthetic device. Provides and conducts specific training in the proper use of the device. Provides specific information to the patient in the use of the device giving detailed instructions and demonstrations. Performs other related duties as assigned. The work required in-depth or broad knowledge of a body of purchasing regulations, methods, procedures and business practices to make purchases involving (1) specialized requirements and/or (2) commercial requirements that have unstable price or product characteristics, hard to locate sources, many critical characteristics, or similar complicating factors. The position requires an extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the science of prosthetics and sensory aids. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full time M-F 8:00 - 16:30 Telework: Position not eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Prosthetic Clerk/PD01203A, PD7007A, and PD6431A Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/22/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-05 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-04 level. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 level. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06 level. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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. GS-05: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience where you were responsible for providing administrative support; Collecting, compiling and tracking data and information; processing documents and reports; establishing, updating and maintaining office files and records; Performing automation duties using such software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, answering telephones, referring visitors, and providing information. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education. GS-06: You must have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience where you were responsible for providing administrative support; Collecting, compiling and tracking data and information; processing documents and reports; establishing, updating and maintaining office files and records; Performing automation duties using such software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, database and/or graphics; answering telephones, referring visitors, and providing information. GS-07: You must have one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of Specialized Experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Verifying of information in health care provider files; Maintaining confidentiality of information in accordance with the Privacy Act; Provides quality control checks on data; Managing multiple projects and priorities and meets deadlines; Using software applications such as word processing and data bases and internet database applications for data entry, file maintenance and data retrieval; and researching reference materials, regulations, and standards to identify appropriate action necessary to correct problems or issues. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Customer ServiceManages ResourcesMedical InformationReasoning (Clerical/Technical) 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. Note: 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 a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Typically the employee sits comfortably to do the work. however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, or driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms or libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Palo Alto VA Medical Center 3801 Miranda Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94304 US
• Name: Eugene Jacobs
• Email: [email protected]