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Job Field: Science
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $57,226.00 - $101,078.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (210)617-5300x14937

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 711803 

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 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.

Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.

The payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS)/relocation expenses is not authorized.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be authorized.  EDRP authorizes VA to make debt reduction payments to certain recently appointed employees who have outstanding, qualifying educational loans.

Applications that are received by 11:59 PM (EST) on September 25, 2012, will be considered first. If no selection is made from the first group of applications, applications that are received after September 25 will be reviewed and referred for consideration every two weeks until the position is filled.

Your salary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board (PSB) based on your education and experience.

Location Information:

San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the United States, has one of the most robust economies in the country. Leading industries include healthcare and biosciences, financial services, manufacturing, education, hospitality and tourism, and government/military. Housing is affordable in San Antonio, with an average single-family home price of approximately $184,000. Famous for the River Walk and the Alamo, San Antonio offers residents many other attractions and opportunities for recreation. Popular attractions include SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas; residents also enjoy museums and art galleries, many festivals and special events, and an extensive city park system.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U. S. Citizenship

Must pass pre-employment examination

English Language Proficiency required

Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required

Background and-or Security Investigation required