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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Erie, PA
Salary: $31,315.00 - $40,706.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (814)860-2433

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 745801. The Department of Veterans Affairs is the employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.  We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you!

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?

 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) needs employees who possess the energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve 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!

To find out more, go to http://www.va.gov/jobs/.

PLEASE NOTE: You must apply online or fax your application per the instructions listed in this vacancy announcement.  Applications submitted directly to the Erie VA Medical Center Human Resources Department WILL NOT BE considered.

Please read the entire vacancy announcement and submit all of the required documents. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY.

Please ensure you click on the “How to Apply” tab above for a listing of the required documents that you MUST submit for this vacancy announcement.  Incomplete application packages will not be considered.  

 

Who may apply:  Status Candidates (Merit Promotion Eligible) - Applications will be accepted from all eligible current and former competitive service Federal employees, Federal employees eligible under current VA-OPM Interchange Agreements (permanent, full-time title 38 and title 38/title 5 hybrids on permanent full-time appointment) who have at least 1 year of continuous service; Employees with excepted service appointments who previously attained career status; Current, permanent Veterans Canteen Service employees, provided 90 days have passed since their last appointment; eligible Veterans, and applicants under special hiring authorities such as Schedule A.

 

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.  

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.

Subject to a background/suitability investigation.

Pass a pre-employment physical.

Proficient in basic written and spoken English.

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.