Supervisory Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

Summary This position functions as a first level supervisor responsible for the oversight of a group of Medical Supply Technicians, with administrative responsibility of planning and directing the work of the Sterile Processing Services Department located within the Associate Director Patient Care Services Division at the Carl Vinson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. Recruitment Incentive authorized for highly qualified candidate. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. 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 Basic Requirements: Experience and/or Education for all grade levels Have six months of experience that demonstrates the applicants ability to perform the work or provides an understanding of the work. OR Have successfully completed one year above high school that included at least 6 semester hours in health care related courses such as sterile processing, nursing assistant, hospital corpsman, and operating room and surgical technician courses or other courses related to the position. OR Have a equivalent combination of experience and education that are qualifying for entry level for which both education and experience are acceptable. OR Currently employed in the Veterans Health Administration in this occupation as of the effective date of this qualification standard and is considered to have met all qualification requirements. (Copy of most recent SF-50 is required). 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 for the GS-09 Grade Level: Have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level demonstrating the ability to plan and project staffing needs and requirements; ability to manage, interact and deal with individuals of varying backgrounds; ability to manage, direct and adapt work to accomplish program goals and objectives, and meet new and changing program requirements, ability to develop and recommend new or revised policies that are consistent with organizational goals and objectives; ability to perform a full range of supervisory duties including assigning, planning and evaluating work, recommending awards, approving leave, identifying training needs, and resolving staff issues; ability to evaluate new products and equipment, develop options, and make recommendations; and ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data, forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget. References: VA Handbook 5005/76, Part II, Appendix G47, Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Process) Qualification Standard, GS-0622. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09.Physical Requirements: The work is performed in various settings, to included but not limited to, Decontamination and Preparation areas, Endoscopy Suite, and other services and departments throughout the medical center. On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. Physical Requirements: The work is performed in various settings, to included but not limited to, Decontamination and Preparation areas, Endoscopy Suite, and other services and departments throughout the medical center. On a regular and recurring basis, the employee alternates between a contaminated environment and a carefully controlled clean environment. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Read more Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits. 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