Audiologist

• Performs a wide range of audiologic services across all patient age ranges from neonatal to geriatric to ascertain the type and degree of hearing loss including specialized diagnostic measures such as Auditory Brainstem Response testing.
• Provides professional counseling to patients regarding the testing process hearing hearing loss and its adverse effects on general health audiologic and/or ENT intervention as applicable and in home rehabilitation measures and future educational possibilities and resources to parents/guardians/caregivers of children with hearing loss.
• Performs comprehensive hearing aid evaluations selection and fitting of appropriate hearing aids and assistive listening devices based on the type and degree of hearing loss.
• Assists with coordination of audiologic screening and follow-up with state health agencies school audiologists school nurses public health nurses and other interested agencies when required.
• Assist with strategic planning policy formulation budget management human resource management performance improvement total quality management information management equipment and supplies management infection control risk management and safety and front office management as appropriate.
• Collaborates with the supervisor on establishing a working budget for the fiscal year policy formulation and strategies for improving delivery of Audiology Services.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

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Background Investigation Requirement:
This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.
Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicants financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility maintain good standing with creditors and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including but not limited to delinquent federal or state tax liabilities defaulted federal student loans court-ordered fines or fees or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Degree: A graduate or higher level graduate degree that included 18 semester hours in the field of audiology with approved clinical practice. Your education program must have been approved recognized or accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at the time the degree was obtained.

Licensure: A full current and unrestricted license to practice Audiology in a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-11: Three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or one (1) year of experience equivalent to at least GS-9 grade level. Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides professional audiology services across the lifespan including diagnostic evaluations Auditory Brainstem Response testing hearing-aid selection fitting and verification treatment assessment and patient counseling. Provides clinical consultation and coordinates audiologic screening treatment and follow-up with healthcare teams schools public health agencies and community organizations. Maintains clinical records monitors equipment calibration supports hearing-aid services provides professional education and training and monitors audiology doctoral students. Supports Audiology program operations through strategic planning policy development budgeting quality improvement resource management safety and coordination of clinical and community services.

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Provides comprehensive audiology services across the lifespan including diagnostic evaluations Auditory Brainstem Response testing hearing aid evaluation fitting and verification treatment assessment and patient and family counseling. Provides clinical consultation and collaborates with healthcare teams schools public health agencies and community organizations to coordinate audiologic screening intervention and follow-up. Maintains clinical records monitors audiologic equipment supports hearing aid services coordinates doctoral-level clinical training and participates in performance improvement activities. Supports Audiology program operations through strategic planning policy development budgeting resource and human resources management quality improvement safety professional education community outreach and coordination of patient services.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.