Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 654059

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise – “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., mental retardation (intellectual disabilities), severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

 First area of consideration (AOC) will be given to AFGE (permanent employees), Leavenworth, KS (including CMOP, National Cemetery Administration and current Veteran Canteen Service employees who have served on a permanent appointment for 90 days or more). Second AOC will be given to any additional permanent employees of EKHCS. Third AOC will be status eligibles to include special appointing authorities.

 AFGE Bargaining Unit employees have an additional 7 days after the closing date of this announcement to fax in their responses to the questionnaire.  Please follow the faxing instructions under the HOW TO APPLY section of the vacancy announcement.

Current permanent Veterans Canteen Service employees serving on a permanent appointment over 90 days or more may apply for consideration under this vacancy announcement.

If applicants are interviewed for the position, performance based interview questions will be used.  For additional information regarding performance-based interviews, please review the following website on the Internet: http://www.va.gov/pbi  In addition, candidates may be interviewed by a panel.

 Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.