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Summary
This position is located in the Audiology & Speech Pathology Section of the Columbia VA Health Care System at the main medical facility WJB Dorn Hospital in Columbia SC or at any of its Community Based Outpatient Clinics CBOCs. Incumbent is a staff audiologist with special clinical program responsibilities which includes overseeing the clinical education of audiology trainees.
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Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02262026 to 06012026 Salary106437 to - 138370 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 13 Location1 vacancy in the following location Greenville SC 1 vacancy Remote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceExcepted Promotion potentialNone Job family Series 0665 Speech Pathology And Audiology Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceNot Required Drug testNo Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processCredentialing SuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberCBTB-12883123-26-VES Control number859030500
Duties
Help Duties include but not limited to Incumbent is a staff audiologist who has special clinical program responsibilities with clinical education activities. Incumbent is responsible for creating training monitoring and tracking the audiology trainee program within the unified ASP Clinic. The clinical specialist provides leadership and directs oversight in the design development implementation planning and management of the ASP-traineeship program. Serves as a coach or facilitator for an interdisciplinary team and is responsible for training all support staff and trainees as it relates to the specialty program. Provides orientation training of medical staff and trainees. Assists in orientation and training of new staff and trainees. Primary preceptor in the training and supervision of students trainees and fellows providing feedback on progress toward established educational goals. Keeps current with theory and practice through continuing education programs journals textbooks and other literature and in-service programs. Ensures all TMS training is completed by trainees to current standards in compliance with VHA and HIPAA guidelines. Has overall responsibility for developing and directing education and training programs within the unified audiology and speech pathology clinic at all campuses within the Columbia VA Health Care System.
Requirements
Help Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.
Qualifications
Help 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 Audiologist Clinical Specialist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403f. Education and Experience 1 A doctoral or its equivalent in speech-language pathology communication disorders or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one year of creditable experience see paragraph 2.g.. OR 2 A doctoral degree in speech-language pathology communication disorders and sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university. Licensure Individuals must hold a full current and unrestricted license in a U.S. state territory commonwealth or the District of Columbia. 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 In addition to the basic requirements the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates. Audiologist Clinical Specialist GS-13. Experience. In addition to the basic requirements completing one year of professional experience comparable to the next lower level GS-12 is required. Examples of experience at the GS-12 level include Skill in applying principles and techniques of diagnosis and treatment associated with contemporary speech-language pathology following evidence-based practice for adult patients exhibiting the full range of speech to the full range of patient populations Skill in administering and interpreting instrumental swallowing evaluations and Ability to assess the effectiveness of clinical outcomes and adapt clinical procedures and techniques to accommodate unique patient conditions. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs In addition to the experience requirements the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs Advanced knowledge in a focused area of contemporary audiology practice to provide oversight of a specialty program. Skill to evaluate the specialty program to ensure deadlines and goals are met. Skill to coordinate initiatives and build consensus among interdisciplinary team members. Ability to monitor and report on work progress in the specialty program to adjust workload and processes. Ability to serve as the SME and provide education relating to the specialty program.
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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. 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 httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.
Additional information
Receiving Service Credit for 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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. 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. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.