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Blind Rehabilitation Specialist VIST Coordinator

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Central Alabama VA Health Care System Geriatrics and Extended Care

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Summary The primary purpose of the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist VIST Coordinator position is to provide blind and vision rehabilitation services for visually impaired Veterans and service members. This is an Open Continuous Announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified Applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Summary The primary purpose of the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist VIST Coordinator position is to provide blind and vision rehabilitation services for visually impaired Veterans and service members. This is an Open Continuous Announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified Applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Overview Help Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/2026 to 09/30/2026

Salary $89,508 to - $116,362 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 12

Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Tuskegee, AL 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position between Montgomery, Tuskegee, AL and Columbus, GA.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0601 General Health Science

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test No

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CBTB-12910918-26-MG

Control number 861918200

This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales, and evaluation criteria.

Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency This job is open to current permanent Department of Veteran Affairs employees, current permanent Federal employees of other agencies, and all US Citizens.

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information refer to Required Documents below.

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Duties Help Major duties include but not limited to:

• Provides direct patient care and support services to an adult population of patients.
• Tailors patient care and support services to meet the needs of the individual patient.
• Responsibility for assessment of each patients needs and the delivery of services which are responsive to the concerns of individual patients to the extent possible.
• Evaluates and assesses needs, capabilities, and limitations; goal settings; and prescribing a treatment plan for individuals experiencing blindness/visual impairment caused by injury or disease.
• Works as part of a team coordinating care for blind and visually impaired veterans.
• Serves as Team Coordinator for one or more assigned veterans during the veterans program.
• Develops and coordinates the veterans Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (IPOC) with input from the Veteran and all team members.
• Studies visual and non-visual barriers and related processes that result in activity limitations, participation restrictions, loss of vocational and avocational opportunities, and psychological distress.
• Uses diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and instrumentation to identify and resolve or minimize these problems.
• Develops a treatment plan in conjunction with an interdisciplinary team to improve the quality of life for blind and visually impaired Veterans through the development of skills and capabilities needed for personal independence, emotional stability, and the successful integration into community, family, and environment.
• Uses and maintains technology discipline-specific necessary to assist in the veterans rehabilitation needs and processes such as electronic travel aids, computer-assisted technology, speech output and input devices, large print devices, and Braille devices.
• Determines the need for these devices based on type, nature, and severity of the problem and assessments, and instructs the Veteran in the proper use of the device along with its abilities and limitations. Optical devices prescribed by an eye care specialist are incorporated into the Blind Rehabilitation Specialists treatment plan.
• Works with family members and/or significant others to educate and counsel about the ramifications of visual impairment. Family members are taught to recognize changed behaviors and behavior patterns that impede blind and vision rehabilitation progress and how to cope with the psychological and social problems and their own individual stress.
• Maintains awareness of new technological developments in the field through research and education.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for other medical and allied health staff by providing education and training to healthcare providers and professionals on the nature of visual impairment and blind and vision rehabilitation.
• Serves as a mentor for clinical trainees within the specific disciplines.
• Expected to obtain and maintain certification in the appropriate discipline of blind/vision rehabilitation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Work schedule subject to change based on needs of the agency.

Telework Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement: 60023F

Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized

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 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct
• The needs and interests of the agency
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

Education. The individual must have earned:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in blind or vision rehabilitation, closely related program in rehabilitation special education for the visually impaired, family and consumer science education, or technology and industrial arts education.
• OR A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university without a major field of study as outlined in 1a above that included or was supplemented by at least one of the following:
• At least 30 semester hours of directly related upper-level undergraduate courses (e.g., at least 200-course level or higher) or as identified by the college or university.
• One full year of directly related graduate-level coursework (typically at least 15-18 semester hours).
• A certificate from an accredited college or university in the core curriculum in orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation therapy, assistive technology for blind and visually impaired individuals, or low vision therapy, and a directly related practicum/internship in the occupation (either included in the degree or post-degree).

Foreign Graduates must have proof of a minimum of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or foreign equivalent as verified through an independent credential evaluation company with a specialization in blind rehabilitation.

Certification. Required at the GS-11 grade level and above. Applicants must possess at least one active, current, full, and unrestricted certification to be eligible for appointment. Certification must be granted by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation & Education Professionals (ACVREP) or another equivalent closely related professional credential in special education or rehabilitation.

BRS VIST Coordinators may be drawn from traditional blind/vision rehabilitation backgrounds and from counseling backgrounds such as social work, vocational rehabilitation counseling, etc. VIST Coordinators must be credentialed/certified through:

• Any certification via the ACVREPOR.
• Individuals appointed based on experience as a Social Worker must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the masters degree level. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the masters degree in social work. If appointed as a VIST Coordinator, Social Workers are appointed to the GS-0601 series but must still maintain a full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment.
• Certification via the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) - Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
• Individuals appointed based on experience in other health care occupations must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice in their field. If appointed as a VIST Coordinator, such individuals are appointed to the GS-0601 series but must still maintain their full, valid, and unrestricted independent license or certification in their occupation to remain qualified for employment. Examples of occupations may include but are not limited to Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Grandfathering Provision. All BRSs employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title series and grade held, including positive education and certifications that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements in this standard but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:

• Such employees may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance journey level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation.
• Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed on a temporary or permanent basis until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
• Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation who subsequently obtain additional education and/or certifications that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required equivalent credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
• If a BRS who was retained under this provision leaves the occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.

Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Service.

GS-12 VIST Coordinator - Full Performance Level Experience. In addition to meeting the basic requirements, completion of a minimum of one year of progressively complex experience equivalent to GS-11 grade level.

Certification. VIST Coordinators must meet the certification requirements in paragraph above.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to meeting the KSAs described at the GS-11 grade level, the candidate must demonstrate all the following KSAs:

• Skill to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with staff at all organizational levels, with Veterans and their family members, with community groups, and individuals with varying degrees of understanding.
• Ability to assess Veterans having diverse and multiple disabilities to make recommendations for therapeutic interventions.
• Skill in writing a blind/vision rehabilitation plan that includes evaluation information from multiple disciplines and contains observable, measurable goals that identify specific outcomes.
• Knowledge of VA and non-VA blind and low vision rehabilitation treatment programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships dealing with patients, employees, other team leaders, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of psychological rehabilitation and counseling theories and principles.
• Ability to coordinate with various resources to identify and refer Veterans to suitable training programs.
• Ability to apply decision-making principles to adjust programs on a day-to-day basis to develop short-term and long-range goals and to plan for future utilization of resources.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-12.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 Employee Occupational Health Service.

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).

Additional information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual Vacation Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate of 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 Administration Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Expand/Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help 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.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Area of Consideration: Eligible applications will be reviewed and referred in the following order:

1. Current permanent VA employees of the facility.
2. All other VA employees.
3. Current permanent Federal employees of other agencies.
4. All other applicants.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process), gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities, and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Benefits Help 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.

Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• Transcript

Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link (http://svacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx) to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.

Your full resume/C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify, SF-50s (current/former Federal employees, etc.), DD-214 Statement of Service, Disability Letter, VA Professional Certification, Resume, SF-15, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, Transcript.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP, 10pt CPC, PSXP, or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days, you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.

To preview the questionnaire, click (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910918).

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

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Agency contact information M. Nicole Goodbee Email: mekia.goodbee@va.gov Address: Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee-basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students.

HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Required Documents Help To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• Transcript

Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link (http://svacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx) to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted Resume document upload field.

Your full resume/C.V. may be uploaded without page limitation into the Other document upload field.

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify, SF-50s (current/former Federal employees, etc.), DD-214 Statement of Service, Disability Letter, VA Professional Certification, Resume, SF-15, SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, Transcript.

Veterans Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP, 10pt CPC, PSXP, or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days, you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration.

To preview the questionnaire, click (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12910918).

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

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Agency contact information M. Nicole Goodbee Email: mekia.goodbee@va.gov Address: Central Alabama VA Medical Center - Montgomery 215 Perry Hill Road Montgomery, AL 36109 US

Next steps Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required documents and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate is issued, and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.

HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers, and VA-leased medical facilities.

HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee-basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers, and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows, and students.

HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

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Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Summary The primary purpose of the Blind Rehabilitation Specialist VIST Coordinator position is to provide blind and vision rehabilitation services for visually impaired Veterans and service members. This is an Open Continuous Announcement until September 30, 2026. Qualified Applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

Overview Help Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 03/2026 to 09/30/2026

Salary $89,508 to - $116,362 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 12

Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Tuskegee, AL 1 vacancy

Remote job No

Telework eligible No

Travel Required 25 or less - You may be expected to travel for this position between Montgomery, Tuskegee, AL and Columbus, GA.

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent

Work schedule Full-time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential None

Job family Series 0601 General Health Science

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Not Required

Drug test No

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS / Low Risk

Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness Financial disclosure No

Bargaining unit status No

Announcement number CBTB-12910918-26-MG

Control number 861918200

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