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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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West Haven, CT, CT
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
OG-HW-163492
MICROBIOLOGIST
SALARY RANGE: 39,539.00 - 48,363.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, January 02, 2008
to Sunday, January 06, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0403-07/09POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09DUTY LOCATIONS: 2 vacancies - West Haven, CT
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):OG163492 (Include on all documents)
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .
NOTE:In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Print Preview"; then "Print".Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package.Detailed instructions of the application process are included after the checklist.Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (see Step 1)
_____ Resume (see Step 2 for the information you should include on your resume) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
_____ If you are faxing your documentation, the United States Application Cover Page must be used in order to link your documents with your on-line questionnaire.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page - will prohibit your documentation from being processed.(see Step 3 for url)
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. (see Step 3)
_____ Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Note:More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. (see Step 3)
_____Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 (version December 2004) with required proof as stated on the form. (see Step 3)
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the "Requirements" section of this vacancy announcement.
Send Mail to:
VHA DEU Bedford
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank you, MA 00000
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU-BED
Phone: (781)687-2339
Email: vhabeddeu@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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OG-HW-163492
MICROBIOLOGIST
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:A bachelor’s degree in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent is required. YOU MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS IN ORDER TO VERIFY THIS REQUIREMENT.
GS-07:In addition to the basic educational requirement, you must have 1 year of experience performing microbiology duties?Duties will include evaluating the suitability of specimens for analysis, preparing specimens for analysis, performing test procedures using manual or instrumental techniques, assisting in conducting experiments, and performing quality control procedures on equipment and reagents.
GS-07:You may have a combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in question number one above, plus appropriate experience or additional education in order to qualify.
GS-07:You may have one full year (usually 18 semester hours) of graduate education in Microbiology, from an institution accredited by an agency approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditations, which can be substituted for the experience.
GS-07:You may qualify under Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership described below.Individuals who have completed all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and meet one of the requirements listed below are considered fully qualified for the GS-07 level.Grade point averages will be rounded to 1 decimal place.
Standing in the upper third of their class in the college or university or major subdivision.
College grade of “B” (3.0 or higher on a 4 pt. scale).This is either;
-Average of all college courses, OR
-Average of all college courses completed during the last two years of the undergraduate curriculum.
College grade average of “B+” (3.5 or higher on a 4 pt. scale) in the major field of the position to be filled. This is either;
-Average of completed courses in the major field, OR
-Average of college courses completed in the major field during the last two years of the undergraduate curriculum.
Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, or one of the other national honorary scholastic societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor societies, other than freshman honor societies.
GS-09:In addition to the basic education requirement, you must have one (1) year of independent experience performing the full range of duties as a Microbiologist.Duties will include evaluating the suitability of specimens for analysis, preparing specimens for analysis, performing test procedures using manual or instrumental techniques, conducting experiments, performing additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal results, and performing quality control procedures on equipment and reagents.
GS-09:You may have two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education (18 graduate level semester hours or 27 quarter hours are usually the equivalent of 1 year of graduate education), or a Master’s degree in Microbiology in order to substitute education for experience.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).Therefore, applicants must report attendance and/or degrees from only these schools.Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html .All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
FOREIGN EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
REQUIREMENTS (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment): Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.Applicants must be citizens of the United States.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001), must be submitted prior to appointment. This form is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
OG-HW-163492
MICROBIOLOGIST
Additional Duty Location Info:2 vacancies - West Haven, CT
MAJOR DUTIES:
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Major duties and responsibilities include:performing work related to the identification, culture, and control of viral infectionsconducting a wide variety of tests and procedures some of which are common to general diagnosis virology laboratories while others are highly specialized and/or developmentalevaluating the suitability for specimens for analysispreparing specimens for analysisperforming the assays required to identify specific virusesusing manual or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols in order to perform testscalibrating, standardizing, and maintaining instrumentsconducting experiments to develop new technologies and validating new proceduresperforming quality control procedures on equipment and reagentsperforming additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal resultskeeping inventory of supplies and ordering supplies as needed
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
OG-HW-163492
MICROBIOLOGIST
BENEFITS:
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs.In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with the VA to life outside of work.For additional information about the many benefits of a career with the VA, please visit our "Benefits at a Glance" webpage at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp.
Priority Consideration:Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90.0 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference, from the facility with the vacancy.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
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