Occupational Therapist Program Coordinator Job in Aurora, CO

Vacancy No. CBSU-12796473-25-KC Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $117,501.00 to $152,753.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/15/2025 Close Date 9/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Aurora, CO


Summary

This position is located within the Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) Service, Education Section of the Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (VAECHCS) and reports to the Designated Learning Officer (DLO). The primary purpose of the Staff and Leadership Development Program Manager is to lead and drive the development and career growth of staff and leaders across the organization.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Department of Veteran Affairs employees or other Federal employees, all others please apply to job announcement number: CBSU-12796472-25-KC

Duties

  • Applies expert knowledge of sound educational design and/or hospital operations to design, develop, and manage staff and leadership development courses appropriate to the subject matter, learning objectives, environment, and expertise of learners. Course content may be at any level including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and professional continuing education. Incumbents must develop and manage programs that are effective in developing hospital staff from wage grade to executive and including practicing clinicians, managers, and executives. Incumbent develops new approaches, methods, and techniques.
  • Applies expert knowledge of project management strategies and principles to develop course work, targeted educational interventions, and series of developmental activities consistent with organizational education priorities and in collaboration with the Designated Learning Officer. Employee/leadership development content includes multiple varied but related topics covering all levels from basic skill through executive competencies which are designed to increase employees' ability to perform at increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Develop course materials and documentation consistent with educational best practices. Customizes materials to meet organizational requirements and learner needs. Content for workforce and leadership development changes rapidly requiring routine changes and adaptations. Maintains knowledge of hospital and educational accreditation requirements for various accrediting bodies across several domains for the purpose of developing entire courses, course content, and instructional activities that meet the necessary accreditation requirements to make continuing education credits available for course participants.
  • Independently develops and delivers classes for learners in areas of orientation, workforce and leadership development. Course content may be at any level including undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate, and professional continuing education.
  • Applies professional education and instruction knowledge to deliver engaging, interactive and effective courses. Solves educational problems through unconventional techniques and strategies. Develop coursework by applying innovative educational methodologies to reach new populations or for new situations.
  • Develops classes and instructs course participants using the unique educational technology capabilities of VAECHCS to maximize training effectiveness. Course content requires frequent modification and changes to incorporate new technology and techniques resulting from continuous development and advances in education technology and techniques.
  • Develop course documentation consistent with established standards of educational design. Facilitates evaluation of assigned programs and courses and uses evaluation results to make necessary changes. Incumbent must be able to create substantial adaptations to available course materials and to develop new approaches, methods, and techniques based on changing needs, populations, technologies, and techniques.
  • Assists in selecting, training, and managing additional faculty and instructors for assigned employee/leadership development programs. Responsible for training faculty and for leading training conferences. Develops and delivers training programs to develop faculty, instructors, and coaches, including ways to ensure continued competency, including continued evaluation and oversight.
  • Participates in agency operational or planning meetings, public briefings, or other formal or informal settings where the incumbent publicizes organizational development or educational program accomplishments and solicits resources or other forms of support and cooperation necessary to ensure program success.
  • Serves as liaison with policy-level officials within the agency to ensure that the agency's views and interests are promoted through assigned programs with respect to current and emerging policy issues, and that those views are taken into consideration in policy development and implementation.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Telework: Ad hoc telework may be authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 554-58026-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 trial 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.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
  • Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)).
  • Education: The individual must meet at least one of the following requirements below:
    • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist;
      NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. OR
    • Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and two (2) full years of graduate education in a related field;
      NOTE: The baccalaureate degree must be from an approved program prior to the AOTA January 1, 2005 decision that ACOTE would only accredit master or doctoral degree programs in occupational therapy. OR
    • Master's Degree or higher in occupational therapy.
  • Certification: Candidates must possess a current NBCOT certification as an OT.
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 Occupational Therapist (Program Coordinator), GS-13:
  • Education, Experience, and Licensure: Completion of one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level and directly related to the position being filled.
  • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
    1. Knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy within specialty area to provide clinical guidance, training, or education for internal and external stakeholders.
    2. Ability to set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and balance responsibilities.
    3. Ability to articulate and communicate the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, and objectives; as well as provide direction on work methods, practices and procedures in administration and/or education methodologies.
    4. Ability to monitor and report on the status and progress of work, evaluate the program to ensure that methods, deadlines and quality have been met, and ensure adjustments to the work process are in accordance with priorities.
    5. Ability to develop and coordinate treatment and/or educational programs within a concentrated field or specialty area, such as amputee, spinal cord injury, chronic pain, student clinical education/residency programming, polytrauma/traumatic or brain injury.
    6. Ability to effectively motivate and manage a clinical staff with widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Preferred Experience: Training and facilitation experience. Program coordination or management.

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


Physical Requirements: The work entails no special physical demands although some physical effort may be required relative to moving equipment and supplies throughout the department and to various parts of the facility as necessitated by educational programming. Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing and moving education equipment. Manual dexterity is required to work educational equipment systems and controls. Fieldwork will involve travel (up to half of the time), providing training, attending meetings, or gathering information.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

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.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript




The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 09/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12796473.

  1. 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.
  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.

Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Address
VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System
1700 N Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80045
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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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.


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