Supervisory Audiologist

Summary

This position is in the Audiology section of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology service at the McClellan Audiology Clinic of the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System. The incumbent will serve as the Sacramento Region Supervisory Audiologist with frequent travel between McClellan - CA and Mather - CA clinics and occasional travel to other audiology clinical locations within the region.

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.

• A
• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• B
• English Language Proficiency:
  Must be proficient in spoken and written English.as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and
  7407(d)
• C
• Education:
  
  The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below
• NOTE:
  
  all applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts
• Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).OR
• Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the USDE
  
  NOTE:
  
  Effective January 1 - 2007 - the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) - and the Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree or AuD programs in audiology
• Foreign
  
  Education:
  
  To be creditable - education completed outside the U.S. must have been submitted to a private organization specializing in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials
• Such education must have been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. programs
• D
• Licensure Requirement:
  Individuals must hold a full - current and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state - territory - commonwealth or the District of Columbia
• NOTE:
  
  all applicants must provide a copy of their licensure with their application
• E
• Grandfathering Provision: 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)
• F
• Preferred Experience:
  
  a minimum a five years of experience as a licensed audiologist - a minimum of three years of experience working with cochlear implants and/or vestibular evaluations/treatment - documented experience precepting or mentoring graduate students in audiology - and documented experience in leadership and/or management roles
• G
• Drivers License: A current - valid state-issued driver's license is required for this position
• NOTE:
  
  We cannot accept photographs - therefore
• please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package
• If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide a copy of your current - valid state-issued driver's license
• H
• Grade Determination:
  In addition to the basic requirements above - applicants must meet the following grade requirements
• Supervisory Audiologist - GS-13
• (1)
  
  Experience:
  
  At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist - with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level
• (2) Demonstrated Knowledge
  - Skills and Abilities
  
  (KSAs):
  In addition to the KSAs required at the full performance level - the following KSAs are required: (a) Skill in conflict resolution to facilitate positive working relationships between employees - team leaders and managers
• (b) Skill in applying evidence-based practices in a professional area
• (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational challenges to develop and implement solutions
• (d) Ability to develop the abilities and strengths of current employees
• (e) Ability to balance responsibilities - set priorities and delegate tasks to meet multiple deadlines
• (f) Ability to analyze data to manage workload - quality - performance and productivity within the section
  
  Preferred Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years as a licensed Audiologist Documented experience precepting/mentoring graduate students in audiology Documented experience in leadership and/or management role(s) I
• References: VA Handbook 5005/152 PART II APPENDIX G29 - Audiologist Qualification Standard - dated September 22 - 2022 J
• Physical Requirements:
  
  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13
• The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-13.

• The duties of this position include - but are not limited to the following:
  Administrative:
  Assist in planning - assessing - and…