Health Technician (Hearing Instrument Specialist)

Incumbent is a staff Health Technician (HIS) under the supervision of a GS-12 staff audiologist or above. The incumbent performs a broad range of tasks in support of the mission of the Audiology Department to include administrative and clinical functions.

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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Experience and Education. (1) Experience. Completion of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program for Hearing Aid Specialists; OR (2) Education. Successf