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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
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Palo Alto, CA
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
07-650GC
Supervisory Histopathology Technician
SALARY RANGE: 50,599.00 - 65,778.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, January 04, 2008
to Monday, January 14, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0646-9/9POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Palo Alto, CA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Incumbent is assigned to as supervisor over the Histopathology and Electron Microscopy Laboratories of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).
Send Mail to:
Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System
Human Resources Management Services (05A)
3801 Miranda Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
US
For questions about this job:
Gil Catano, Human Resources Specialist
Phone: (650) 858-3951
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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07-650GC
Supervisory Histopathology Technician
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-8).Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.
Substitution OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: 2 years of graduation level education or a master?s degree that is directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:Appropriate credit will be given for voluntary participation in community, social service, and similar activities.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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BASIS OF RATING:Your rating will be based on the quality of your experience as shown in your application and elements.Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities considered essential for successful performance in this position.These elements will be used to determine the highly qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official.Provide, on a separate sheet of paper, a DETAILED description of your experience as related to the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.Incomplete, vague, or contradictory information may affect your rating.
1.ABILITY to supervise, plan, direct, organize, and review the work of assigned staff.
2.KNOWLEDGE of specimen collection and handling procedures, including optimal fixative for a given type of
tissue, fixation time and sizeand orientation of specimen.
3.KNOWLEDGE of principles of operation, maintenance and calibration of instruments used in a laboratory.
4.KNOWLEDGE of laboratory procedures, including routinely performs special procedures only employed in
neuro-histological work, as well as procedures to solve special problems.
5.KNOWLEDGE of principles of quality control to assess validity of staining results.
6.KNOWLEDGE of human neuroanatomy and biochemistry in order to make professional judgments and
Interpretations applied to human neuropathology.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
07-650GC
Supervisory Histopathology Technician
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Palo Alto, CA
MAJOR DUTIES:
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DUTIES: Incumbent is assigned to as supervisor over the Histopathology and Electron Microscopy Laboratories of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS).Incumbent is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Histopathology and Tissue Museum Sections? organization, planning, efficiency, rate of production and quality of work.Within the general policies, incumbent helps decide on methodology, makes assignments, sets up general work schedules and is the primary channel of communication with other sections.Incumbent is directly responsible for all determinations in this section and it is his/her responsibility to prevent any analytical errors that could easily cause irreversible damage and result in loss of histopathologic diagnoses, and minor errors in techniques which may lead to unsuspected loss of cytologic or histochemical detail or cause misleading artifacts.Incumbent conducts training programs to orient newly assigned staff members and to aid them in their continued growth, and to develop familiarity with new and/or more complex techniques.Incumbent assists in the preparation of the Laboratory Service budget in so far as estimating future needs for supplies and equipment.Reviews and spot-checks work performed by subordinates for conformance to specialized requirements.Incumbent helps to select and test new histochemical procedures and supervises performance of them.
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| HOW TO APPLY |
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
07-650GC
Supervisory Histopathology Technician
BENEFITS:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
OTHER INFORMATION:
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
à Funds Availability:The position being filled is subject to the availability of funds.
à Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies occurring within 90 days.
à U.S.Citizenship: If applicable, non-citizens may be appointed when no citizens are available in accordance with regulations issued by the Under Secretary for Health.
à Promotion Potential: If applicable, the candidate may be non-competitively promoted up to the full performance level without further competition provided they demonstrate satisfactory performance, meet applicable administrative requirements, and there is sufficient work at the higher grade level.
à Time-In-Grade Requirement: Candidates for advancement to General Schedule (GS) positions in the competitive service must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level (or equivalent) commensurate with the line of progression for this position.
à English Language Proficiency: If applicable, individuals appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by Title 38, United States Code (38 U.S.C.).
à TB Skin Screen Test: All applicants selected for employment with the VAPAHCS will be required to meet TB screening requirements before being placed into this position.
à Physical / Medical Standards: If applicable, candidates will be required to pass a physical examination.
à Drug Testing Position: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to random drug screen (urinalysis) for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA.
à Direct Deposit / Electronic Funds Transfer: It is a policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs to require new employees to receive Federal wage and salary payment through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.On the first day of duty, new employees must bring their Social Security Card/Number, photographic identification card, and information regarding their financial institution.
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