The Technical Career Field (TCF),a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions for the Prosthetic Representative within the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS). Under the preceptorship of a Supervisory Prosthetic Representative, for the purpose of orientation, learning and experiencing specialized functions specific to the management of Prosthetics Service Line and related specialized programs,

Duties

The Technical Career Field (TCF) is a national workforce development program within VHA that was designed to replenish technical staff in critically identified positions. The TCF career fields represent those technical fields where VA-specific knowledge and experience is desirable for success in the field. Individuals selected follow a formal training plan for two years during which they are trained, coached, and supervised by a preceptor. Preceptors are selected annually, through an extensive application process, for their technical expertise, their commitment to training and the suitability of their facility as a training location. *Selectees will be required to sign Mobility, Training, and Continued Service Agreements. This is a developmental position leading to a GS-9, performing assignments intended to broaden skills and provide practical experience leading to progressively more complex assignments performed under progressively less supervision. You will ultimately acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-9. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. Duties include but are limited to: 1. Assists with planning, developing, and directing a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Program at the national, VISN or local level; 2. Assists serving as an advisor to clinicians with regard to selection, prescription, and acquisition of prosthetic devices involving furnishing information concerning such matters as new developments in the field of prosthetics and sources of supply for such devices; 3. Interpreting prescriptions of clinicians in order to make certain that proper prosthetic devices are selected for, or by, the patients; 4. Authorizing the purchase, fabrication or repair of prosthetic devices; 5. Maintaining continuous liaison with manufacturers and dealers of prosthetic supplies, inspecting their facilities and services and participating in the award of prosthetic appliance contracts; 6. Training will expose the incumbent trainee to the full range of Prosthetic Representative duties including data analysis, statistics, budgeting, contracting, procurement, inventory management, human resources, and supervision Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Remote: This is not a Remote position. Telework: Available Functional Statement #: 933550/ Prosthetics Representative Trainee Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

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. Experience and Education. Individuals must meet at least one (1) of the requirements below: Experience. Three years of experience that demonstrates: knowledge of accounting methods; ability to analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; ability to compile, research, analyze, comprehend, and apply information or data; and ability to work as a team member in a group setting. OR, Education. equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Transcripts required) OR, Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. (Transcripts required) English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. Grade Determinations GS-7 Experience: In addition to the basic requirements, 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower level (GS-5). In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the below KSAs: Ability to understand and apply processes, procedures, regulations, and laws as it applies to purchasing and the provision of prosthetic items/services. Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits. Ability to act as a liaison with and work effectively with health care providers, patients, caregivers and vendors to ensure that the most appropriate device and services are received timely. Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements. Important: **The hiring grade will be GS-7, with promotion potential to the GS-9. The TCF Trainee would be placed non-competitively in the full promotion level of GS 9, only upon satisfactory performance as deemed by the program manager. Preferred Experience: Hospital or Durable Medical Equipment Purchasing, Experience working with Veterans and/or their families, knowledge of Medical Terminology, experience working with purchasing contracts References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G34 -Prosthetic Representative Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: While this position is mostly sedentary, certain aspects of this job will require occasional heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); heavy carrying (15-44 lbs.); moderate carrying (15-44lbs); straight pulling (up to 1 hour); pushing (2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; climbing, use of legs and arms. Operation of vehicle for authorized Government travel.

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/.

Contacts

• Address Ann Arbor VA Medical Center 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US
• Name: Orlando Lang
• Phone: 314-593-1729
• Email: [email protected]