Audiologist Job in Mare Island Naval Shipyard, CA

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

In addition to clinical duties of a staff audiologist at the full practice level, incumbent provides patient care within the VANCHCS Tele Audiology program with responsibilities including:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of contemporary audiology practices;
• Perform under the general direction of the Tele Audiology Section chief with in-depth understanding of telehealth principles, practices and application of telehealth to audiology practices;
• Works toward accomplishing tele Audiology program goals.
• Provide input for annual competency assessments for the Tele Audiology technicians for which the clinician works with regularly;
• Communicates regularly and effectively with Tele Audiology team;
• Updates and advised tele Audiology Section Chief and administrative staff of Tele Audiology clinic appointment access issues , such as clinic delays, cancellations, and reschedules;
• Provides out patient appointments consistent with scheduling directives and documentation requirements;
• Maintains professional relationships with distant patient site primary care and specialty clinics to facilitate smooth transition for Veterans when additional medical evaluation or treatment is recommended;
• Responsible for set-up and maintenance of Tele audiology equipment, hearing aid programming software, and other related items all telehealth locations for which clinicians work with regularly.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

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 07/17/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750221.

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Next steps

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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.