Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location(s): Boise, Idaho
Salary Range: $44959 - $58445 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located at the Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho within VISN 20. This is an open-continuous announcement. Positions will be filled as they become available. The first cut-off date to consider applications for referral to the selecting official will be December 18, 2025, the remaining cut-off dates will be at 2-week intervals.
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Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 03/05/2026 This position has a selective placement requirement: English Proficiency - In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. In addition to the selective placement requirement, applicants must also meet the below specialize experience. GS-6 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Positions in this series range widely in type and include support duties to medical or health personnel such as audiologists, speech pathologists, medical officers, and optometrists. Therefore, technician experience is experience that requires application of the knowledge, methods, and techniques of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: Instructs patients in wear and maintenance of orthotic devices to achieve the desired benefit and to maximize the function and lifetime of the device; Measure, fit, dispense and instructs walk-in patients on a variety of non- custom orthotic appliances; Perform simple orthotic repairs, such as repairs to cuffs, suspension straps, shoes, using a wide variety of materials including leather, metal, plastic and fabric components of various braces; annotate patient medical records to computerized patient records system regarding services or treatments provided and inputs data into an electronic database system for accurate reporting of National Prosthetic Patient Data recording all work performed including material cost or labor. Preferred Experiences: - Already holds a credential as a Certified Orthotic Fitter or therapeutic shoe fitter - Has prior experience as an athletic trainer applying athletic tape to stabilize injuries or provide over the counter Orthotic devices independently - Has strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and tissue characteristics to appropriately apply orthotic devices - Has experience working with plastics, bending metal, and using machinery to grind, sand, and sew - Has had coursework or training on the job in orthotics or prosthetics - Has experience as an orthopedic cast technician applying casts to people with acute injury in an assisting capacity - Ability to identify anatomical landmarks using medical terminology - Has an ability to read understand and explain fitting procedures to others - Knowledge of HIPPA and OSHA guidelines and how to access web sites to locate guidelines - Knowledge of various orthotic devices and their use - Has experience fitting over the counter orthotics or applying casts on persons with acute injuries - Understands medical terminology, and can identify anatomical landmarks using laymen terms possesses strong customer service skills - Ability to read directions, follow instructions - Acknowledge of various orthoses to be able to select them from inventory NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. There is no educational substitution for the GS-6 level 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/05/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843307. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. 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. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Application Deadline: 2026-03-05