This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6) at the Richmond VA Medical Center within the Education and Learning Resources Service. The primary purpose of this position is to direct, manage, and integrate information resources throughout the Central Virginia Healthcare System (CVHCS), the Fredericksburg VA Clinic and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
Duties included but not limited to the following: Serves as the resource professional in searching specialized biomedical, nursing, allied health, and health management databases and the Internet. Provides advanced reference and literature research service including retrieval of information from commercial and government databases and guidance in the use of the library and external information sources, and borrowing materials from other Federal or private libraries.
Conducts comprehensive and complex searches of medical literature, requiring knowledge of National Library of Medicine (NLM), Online Computer Library of Congress (LC) terminology and indexing schemes.
Carries out complex searches providing accurate and reliable information that influences clinical and management decisions, provides context for research efforts and encourages self-directed learning for staff Applies the terminology of health care disciplines, including all fields of medicine and surgery, dentistry, nursing, mental health, health administration, emergency management services, environmental management services, dietary, pharmacy and allied health fields, to accurately interpret questions and complete reliable and comprehensive searches.
Serves as a TMS Domain Manager and is responsible for implementation of all Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mandatory training requirements at the facility level, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN) level, and nationally. The TMS Domain Manager is also responsible for the assignment of these mandatory training classes to all CVHCS Staff within the targeted occupations/positions.
Provides mandatory training regarding the TMS report function for local/service level TMS Administrators, AOs, and supervisors. Develops recommendations for course revisions as needed. Oversees contracts for the CVHCS Education and Learning Resources Service Line to include equipment maintenance, contract for purchase, preventative maintenance, and training events for simulation lab. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for CVHCS contracts.
Manages vendor relationships, solicitations, bids, cost negotiations, and licensing. Oversees annual information and simulation budget. Manages lab supplies and simulation equipment as evidenced by keeping an inventory of supplies/equipment, organizing, ordering, and restocking, and assessing the needs of the end-users. Works with the hospital logistics department and pharmacy to acquire used, expired, or retired equipment, supplies, and medication (per policy).
Performs annual equipment inventory per hospital procedures. Responsible for the preventive maintenance on equipment following manufacturers recommendations; ensures warranties and service contracts are honored. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0730-1600 Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Librarian (Medical Science)/PD503020 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.
HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students.
HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
nassar.brisker@va.gov · 562-844-5457
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $78009 – $101417/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-21 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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