VACANCY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN): 680714 (Include on all documents).
**This is an open-continuous announcement. Referral for consideration is continuous during the
open period (6 months). Qualified applicants will be referred every two weeks and as requested for
existing vacancies within the Black Hills Health Care System until Monday, December 10, 2012. After
that date, to apply under the next open-continuous announcement. An updated application must be
submitted at that time.
Our mission: To fulfill President Lincolns 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 Americas Veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion,
and commitment to serve those who served our country. Whatever the job title, every position in VA
will give you a chance to make a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of truly special
and deserving people - our Veterans. Working for VA is one of the most emotionally satisfying and
professionally rewarding ways to dedicate the best within you to your Country's service.
If you are transitioning from the military or a Veteran already, we invite you to explore the benefits
of continuing your career at the VA. The VA is committed to hiring Veterans.
The VA is much more than just another employer. It is an honorable, open and welcoming
community of those who care. Gratitude is our motivation and service is our mission.
The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department.
The five Core Values define who we are, our culture and how we care for Veterans, their families
and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence
(I CARE).
America's Veterans need you!
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. VA BHHCS provides primary and secondary medical and surgical care, along with residential rehabilitation treatment program (RRTP) services, extended nursing home care and tertiary psychiatric inpatient care services, for veterans residing in South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
http://www.blackhills.va.gov/