Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Plans and schedules on-going work. Adjusts staffing levels or work procedures. Chooses methods for achieving work goals, objectives, and management strategies. Day-to-day supervision of highly complex test performance of a national reference laboratory for serologic testing. The lab section provides specialized services to over 100 VA Medical Centers nation-wide.
Is responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable levels of performance. Assures corrective action is initiated when test performance deviates from established performance specifications. Assures orientation, training, and competency assessment of staff.
Assists the Service Chief, Section Director, and Lab Manager in designing, developing and establishing quality assurance programs and measures, including training in the care, calibration, standardization and use of laboratory equipment; participation in proficiency testing programs; implements and monitors quality management activities; and standardization of procedures for managing supplies and equipment. Performs the full range of supervisory duties.
Recommends appointment, plans and assigns work, gives advice and counsel, and evaluates work of subordinates. Is responsible for budgeting, managing, maintaining, and balancing a separate funding control point (CP 029) for the Special Reference Laboratory section. Interacts with administrative and clinical onsite personnel and exercises significant independent decision-making authority.
Performs any other duties which are in the best interest of patient care and deemed necessary by the supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am -3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 30805-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact ranetta.evans@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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/.
addison.davault@va.gov · (618) 751-1407
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124358 – $161668/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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