Advanced Prosthetic Services Trainee

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New England Healthcare System, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS), is seeking an advanced trainee Prosthetic Representative in West Haven, CT.

You will perform technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic assignments while receiving on-the-job training. You will work with senior staff on complex projects, participate in local committees and public relations activities, and help develop policies, coordinate procurement, budgeting, and

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform as advanced trainee Prosthetic Representative handling technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic assignments.
• Receive guidance from senior staff on complex projects, goals, and long-term PSAS program objectives.
• Participate in local facility committees, workgroups, and public relations activities as trainee representative.
• Draft and develop local policies and procedures aligned with national policies.
• Coordinate procurement, budgeting, contracting, inventory management, and data analysis for prosthetic services.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Social awareness

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA New England Healthcare System, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS), is seeking an advanced trainee Prosthetic Representative in West Haven, CT.

You will perform technical, administrative, and analytical prosthetic assignments while receiving on-the-job training. You will work with senior staff on complex projects, participate in local committees and public relations activities, and help develop policies, coordinate procurement, budgeting, and