Assistant Chief of Prosthetic

Assistant Chief of Prosthetic

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $94654 - $123052 Per Year

Job Summary: The Incumbent Serves as the Assistant Chief and supervises (5) GS 12 Prosthetic Representatives at Atlanta VA Medical Center in the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to accomplish the work of the organization unit. Exercises supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignments and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions relative to the staff supervised. Incumbent will also supervise staff in the absence of the other Assistant Chief.

Major Duties:

• VA Careers - Prosthetics: https://youtube.com/embed/3NUvF5jjErQ Duties include but not limited to: Develop local organizational policies and procedures consistent with national policies and procedures. Develop Statement of Work for Service Contracts. Possess and maintain Contracting Officer Representative (COR F AC) II certification. Establish long and short-term program goals. Responds to a variety of correspondence i.e., contractors, home oxygen program issues, and congressional. Assess and provide technical guidance concerning equipment and benefits to beneficiaries and other healthcare workers. Adjusts workload and develops performance measures. Implements new local and national guidelines. Develop tools that allow monitoring of a quality assurance program Analyze, review, and evaluate the results of various monitors and databases Confers with contractors and other health care workers. Interview veterans and inspect prosthetic equipment /appliances. Conduct home and vendor visits to determine contractor compliance with the Statement of Work and evaluations for recommendations regarding home modifications. Inspect and recommend approval of contractor prosthetic shops. Implement Joint Commission standards of care. Ensure clinic decisions are implemented. Manages maintains and controls inventory. Serves as technical advisor and subject matter expert Participate in team discussions about program goals for implementation purposes. Represents the department in public relations activities i.e., lectures, town halls, and In-services. Administers personnel management rules, regulations, procedures. Understands the unique characteristics of sites for which responsible. Participates in national initiatives, intra-agency workgroups, and/or committees. Assists in drafting/recommending national policies or directives. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency need. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 59485F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

Qualifications: 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. Experience and Education: Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below.(1) Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; OR, (2) Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; OR, (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying 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 Determinations: GS-12 Prosthetic Representative (Assistant Chief) (a) Experience. At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs (They MUST be demonstrated on your resume): 1. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessment of competencies; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. 2. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations to optimize quality, efficiency, performance, and productivity within the service. 3. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. 4. Knowledge of compliance and regulatory accrediting organizations. 5. Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs, and administer an allocated budget. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-12 Physical Requirements: Pre-placement and periodic physical examinations are required for hybrid occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job including their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

How to Apply: 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 05/11/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12938442. 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. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11