<p>Summary</p> <p>This is an Open and Continuous announcement (for multiple locations) and can be taken down at any time.</p> <p>The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Social Worker will develop an assessment of the Veteran in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team, the Veteran, family members and significant others. The goal of the assessment is to highlight the Veteran's strengths, limitations, and internal/external supports and service needs to optimize the Veteran's functional status.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/24/2025 to 07/24/2025</p> <p>This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$67,940 - $106,855 per year</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>GS 9 - 11</p> <ul> <li>Help </li></ul> <p>Location</p> <p>Few vacancies in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Orlando, FL</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Not required</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>11</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0185 Social Work</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Credentialing</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTC-12722045-25-CC</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835858200</p> <p>Help</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <ul> <li>Federal employees - Excepted service </li></ul> <p>Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>Open to Current, Permanent Federal Employees Nationwide, and past/current/upcoming graduates of VHA Health Professions Trainee (HPT) program - First Consideration will be given to Orlando VA Healthcare System Employees (Station 675)</p> <p>Videos</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Total-Rewards-of-an-Allied-Health-VA-Career-Brochure.pdf</p> <p>Social Work: vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Total-Rewards-of-a-Social-Worker-Career-Flyer.pdf</p> <p>The Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Social Worker located i1 the Primary Care Clinic areas provides medical Social Work services to the Veteran population enrolled at the Orlando VA Health Care System. Services include provision of high-quality case management, clinical treatment, advocacy, and coordination of linkages to other appropriate VA or community service providers and/or agencies as needed by the Veteran and/or caregiver. This is accomplished i1 collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team, using the principles of the PACT model of care. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to;</p> <ul> <li>Responsible for developing a treatment plan and setting achievable treatment goals with the Veteran/family. </li><li>Able to provide current and advanced techniques to the treatment of the Veteran population. </li><li>Independently providing psychosocial support to a special Veteran population with highly complex health and/or mental health problems and the provision of short-term, solution focused counseling with Veterans and/or their families. </li><li>Demonstrates a, understanding of the range of treatment and skills needed for all adult patients including geriatric patients related to their physical limitations, psychological needs and age associated illnesses and conditions. </li><li>Provide a full range of social work services within commonly accepted standards of social work practice which includes case work, Measurement Base Care, individual, family and group counseling, discharge planning, case management and other services as appropriate. </li><li>Provides education related to VA and community resources, entitlements, Advance Directives/Living Will and will refer Veterans/families to the appropriate interdisciplinary team member for identified health education needs. </li><li>Responsible for assisting the Veteran/family in establishing the appropriate referrals based on the Veteran's preference or that of his/her surrogate decision-maker. </li><li>Experienced in making rapid assessments and developing crisis management plans for Veterans within the VA and community. </li><li>Coordinate treatment and communicate with other social workers and community program coordinators to include NIC, CNH, and TCM, Behavioral Health Programs, Homeless Program, Suicide Prevention etc., to facilitate continuity of care for Veterans. </li><li>Collaborate in the performance improvement processes and comply with performance measures as required by the VA for their specific population and/or program. </li><li>Actively contribute to the success of local organizational goals within PACT and will participate in activities that obtain feedback from Veterans and/or caregivers and work to enhance services as needed. </li><li>Maintains a current and productive network of referral resources, makes provision for referral services from other agencies, community resources, and other governmental agencies to assist Veterans with resolving problems or support continued transition to independence. </li><li>Will address Advance Directives Discussion, Advance Directives, Goals of Care planning/conversations in accordance with the standards of their work area. </li><li>Will participate in coverage for Social Work services on the assigned unit/service, and when needed for other programs or teams both inpatient and outpatient as needed. </li><li>Other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: The primary tour of duty will be M-F 8am to 4:30pm. However, the selectee may also be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis, based on the needs of the service and patient care.</p> <p>Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized.</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized.</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases</p> <p>Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)</p> <p>Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.</p> <p>Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Telework: Not available.</p> <p>Virtual: This is not a virtual position.</p> <p>Functional Statement #: Social Worker - Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) GS-9 #81740F GS-11 #81764F</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. </li><li>Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. </li><li>Must be proficient in written and spoken English. </li><li>You may be required to serve a probationary period. </li><li>Subject to background/security investigation. </li><li>Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. </li><li>Must pass pre-employment physical examination. </li><li>Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.</p> <p>Basic Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. </li><li>Education: Must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work. Verification of the degree can be made by going to http://www.cswe.org/Accreditation to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. </li><li>Licensure: Must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the Master's Degree level. Current state requirements may be found by going to http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/T38Hybrid/. (NOTE: For those who have a Florida LCSW license, you must be registered with the state as a "Qualified Supervisor" in order to provide supervision for licensure or specialty certification. All others must meet the requirements of their state of licensure to be able to provide supervision for licensure.) Applicants with Puerto Rico LSW must be an active member of the College of Social Work Professionals of Puerto Rico (CPTSPR) and must provide CPTSPR active membership certification. For additional information, please visit Membership - CPTSPR. </li><li>English Language: Must be proficient in spoken and written English </li></ul> <p>May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including positive education and licensure or certification that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all of the basic requirements in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:</p> <ul> <li>Such employees in an occupation that requires a licensure or certification, may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or changed to lower grade within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. </li><li>Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard. </li><li>Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all of the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation. </li><li>If an employee who was retained in an occupation listed in 38 U.S.C. § 7401 (3) under this provision leaves that occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation. </li></ul> <p>Grade Determinations:</p> <p>Social Worker, GS-9</p> <ul> <li>Experience, Education, and Licensure: None beyond the basic requirements. </li></ul> <p>Social Worker, GS-11</p> <ul> <li>Experience and Licensure: Appointment to the GS-11 grade level requires completion of a minimum of one year of post-MSW experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the field of health care or other social work-related settings, (VA or non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level. In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required one year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Experience:</p> <p>Reference: VA Handbook 5005/120, Part II, Appendix G39. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.</p> <p>The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-09 to GS-11.</p> <p>Physical Requirements: The position requires performance of work which involves light physical effort, such as that involved in lifting light files, bending, standing, reaching, operating office equipment such as telephone, copier, fax machine, scanner, etc. The physical demands of the work requires use of fingers; moderate walking and standing; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in on eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; hearing aid permitted; clear speech; emotional stability; moderate duty.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>Must have a master's degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the School of Social Work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master's degree in social work.</p> <p>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/.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.</p> <p>This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.</p> <p>This is a bargaining unit position.</p> <p>This occupation is listed on the OIG Determination of Veterans Health Administration's Occupational Staffing Shortages fiscal year (FY) 2025 dated October 1, 2024. Therefore, is vacancy announcement is exempt from Veterans Preference.</p> <p>This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.</p> <p>VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.</p> <p>If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.</p> <p>Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.</p> <p>The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.</p> <p>It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.</p> <p>Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.</p> <p>Read more</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <p>How You Will Be Evaluated</p> <p>You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.</p> <p>While we no longer require essay-style responses to our Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, (KSA's), you must be able to demonstrate that you possess the (below) competencies which are necessary to perform the work of the position. Please ensure your resume/CV/application contains sufficient information to support the level of experience/education/training. Otherwise, we will not be able to award you credit for the experience/education/training you claim. The KSA's for this subject position are;</p> <p>GS-09</p> <ul> <li>Ability to work with Veterans and family members from various socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds utilizing counseling skills. </li><li>Ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of Veterans and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the Veterans problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed. </li><li>Ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. </li><li>Fundamental knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology. </li></ul> <p>GS-11</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services. </li><li>Skill in independently conducting psychosocial assessments and treatment interventions to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. </li><li>Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures (i.e. acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology) to formulate a treatment plan. </li><li>Skill in independently implementing different treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems to achieve treatment goals. </li><li>Ability to provide consultation services to new social workers, social work graduate students, and other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. </li></ul> <p>IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.</p> <p>Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <ul> <li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.</p> <p>Review our benefits</p> <p>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.</p> <ul> <li>Required Documents </li></ul> <p>As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Copy of transcripts (un-official) </li><li>Copy of Social Work state licensure </li></ul> <p>For those applicants who are current Federal Employees;</p> <ul> <li>Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 indicating current grade/step/salary </li></ul> <p>The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>License </li><li>Other (1) </li><li>Resume </li><li>SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <ul> <li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/24/2025 to receive consideration.</p> <p>This is an open and continuous announcement until 07/24/2025 and can be taken down at any time. The cut-off date is 07/24/2025, (or the point at which the first 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.) In addition, due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration.</p> <p>To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722045.</p> <ul> <li>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. </li><li>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Christopher Cacciapaglia</p> <p>Phone (407) 631-8494 Email Christopher.Cacciapaglia@va.gov</p> <p>Address Orlando VA Medical Center</p> <p>13800 Veterans Way</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32827</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Fair and Transparent </li></ul> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <p>To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>Copy of transcripts (un-official) </li><li>Copy of Social Work state licensure </li></ul> <p>For those applicants who are current Federal Employees;</p> <ul> <li>Submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 indicating current grade/step/salary </li></ul> <p>The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>License </li><li>Other (1) </li><li>Resume </li><li>SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action </li><li>Transcript </li></ul> <p>Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.</p> <p>If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:</p> <p>Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.</p> <p>Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.</p> <p>Help</p> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/24/2025 to receive consideration.</p> <p>This is an open and continuous announcement until 07/24/2025 and can be taken down at any time. The cut-off date is 07/24/2025, (or the point at which the first 50 applications are received, whichever comes first.) In addition, due to the potential of a high volume of applicants, not all applicants may receive consideration.</p> <p>To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12722045.</p> <ul> <li>To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. </li><li>Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Agency contact information</p> <p>Christopher Cacciapaglia</p> <p>Phone (407) 631-8494 Email Christopher.Cacciapaglia@va.gov</p> <p>Address Orlando VA Medical Center</p> <p>13800 Veterans Way</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32827</p> <p>US</p> <p>Next steps</p> <p>Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.</p> <p>You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Read more</p> <p>Fair & Transparent</p> <p>The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.</p> <ul> <li>Criminal history inquiries </li><li>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy </li><li>Financial suitability </li><li>New employee probationary period </li><li>Privacy Act </li><li>Reasonable accommodation policy </li><li>Selective Service </li><li>Signature and false statements </li><li>Social security number request </li></ul> <p>Print</p> <p>Share</p> <ul> <li>Email </li><li>Facebook </li><li>LinkedIn </li><li>Twitter </li></ul> <p>Help</p> <p>Overview</p> <ul> <li>Accepting applications </li><li>Open & closing dates </li></ul> <p>04/24/2025 to 07/24/2025</p> <p>This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more</p> <ul> <li>Salary </li></ul> <p>$67,940 - $106,855 per year</p> <ul> <li>Pay scale & grade </li></ul> <p>GS 9 - 11</p> <ul> <li>Location </li></ul> <p>Few vacancies in the following location:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Orlando, FL</p> </li><li> <p>Remote job</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Telework eligible </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Travel Required </li></ul> <p>Not required</p> <ul> <li>Relocation expenses reimbursed </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Appointment type </li></ul> <p>Permanent</p> <ul> <li>Work schedule </li></ul> <p>Full-time</p> <ul> <li>Service </li></ul> <p>Excepted</p> <ul> <li>Promotion potential </li></ul> <p>11</p> <ul> <li> <p>Job family (Series)</p> </li><li> <p>0185 Social Work</p> </li><li> <p>Supervisory status</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Security clearance </li></ul> <p>Not Required</p> <ul> <li>Drug test </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Position sensitivity and risk </li></ul> <p>Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk</p> <ul> <li> <p>Trust determination process</p> </li><li> <p>Credentialing</p> </li><li> <p>Suitability/Fitness</p> </li><li> <p>Financial disclosure</p> </li></ul> <p>No</p> <ul> <li>Bargaining unit status </li></ul> <p>Yes</p> <ul> <li>Announcement number </li></ul> <p>CBTC-12722045-25-CC</p> <ul> <li>Control number </li></ul> <p>835858200</p> <p>This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835858200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.</p>