Supervisory Audiologist

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Supervisory Audiologist (GS-13) to lead clinical audiology services and ensure program quality in line with VA standards. The role requires a Doctor of Audiology or equivalent doctoral degree, current state licensure, US citizenship, and English proficiency.

Preference for telehealth experience; strong KSAs in leadership, data analysis, and prioritization are essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Audiology from ACAE/CAA or ASHA-recognized program OR another doctoral degree in hearing science
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice audiology in the U.S.
• United States citizenship and English proficiency per VA standards

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Evidence-based practices

Workload analysis

Prioritization

Data-driven decisions

Education

Doctor of Audiology (AUD)

Doctoral degree in hearing science

Job description

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.
• Education: (1) Doctor of Audiology (AUD) from an audiology program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) or Council on Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). HR office staff and management officials may verify a program's accreditation from ACAE at acaeaccred.org and CAA at caa.asha.org. OR (2) Other doctoral degree in hearing science or a directly related field from an institution accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • NOTE: Effective January 1, 2007, the CAA in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology of ASHA accredits only doctoral degree or AUD programs in audiology.
• Licensure: Individuals must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a United States state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• English Language Proficiency: Audiologist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f).

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).

Grade Determination

Supervisory Audiologist, GS-13

Experience

At least two years of experience as a professional audiologist, with at least one year comparable to the next lower grade level.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• (a) Skill in conflict resolution to facilitate positive working relationships between employees, team leaders, and managers.
• (b) Skill in applying evidence-based practices in a professional area.
• (c) Ability to analyze organizational and operational challenges to develop and implement solutions.
• (d) Ability to develop the abilities and strengths of current employees.
• (e) Ability to balance responsibilities, set priorities, and delegate tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
• (f) Ability to analyze data to manage workload, quality, performance, and productivity within the section.

Preferred Experience

Familiarity with conducting telehealth appointments.

Reference

For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

The duties of the position require periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Clinical activities may require regular sitting, bending, standing, and movement within patient-care environments. Patient transport may occasionally require pushing wheelchairs. Work in front of a computer for several hours per day is required.