Audiologist

Audiologist role within the Division of Medical Services at Whiteriver Service Unit, AZ. Responsible for delivering and overseeing audiology care, applying advanced audiology knowledge integrated with other medical and therapeutic services.

A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). EDUCATION: This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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/ . RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnostic Services - Performs audiologic evaluations across all age groups, including specialized ABR testing, to determine type and degree of hearing loss.
• Consultation & Counseling - Provides consultative services to healthcare providers and counsels patients and families on hearing loss, treatment options, and rehabilitation resources.
• Hearing Aid Management - Conducts evaluations, selects and fits appropriate hearing aids and assistive devices, and maintains accurate patient records.
• Education & Coordination - Educates patients, families, and staff on hearing loss, and coordinates with state agencies, school audiologists, and public health nurses.
• Team Collaboration & Improvement - Functions as an active healthcare team member, supports doctoral student training, and contributes to operational and departmental improvement initiatives.

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. QUALIFICATIONS: 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.

Basic Requirements for Audiologist:

1. Degree: A graduate degree (or higher-level degree) that included 18 semester hours in the field of audiology with approved clinical practice from an education program that was 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; AND
2. Licensure: Applicants must possess a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice Speech/Language Pathology and/or 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:

GS-11 GRADE LEVEL:

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: professional knowledge of practices to administer consultative procedures; serves as authority in providing expert advice; knowledge of IHS practices in the rehabilitative and diagnostic audiologic services; ability to make independent decisions; OR
• Completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR
• Combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications of this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level.

GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:

• 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 performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Advise patients on evaluation results and provide rehabilitation options; perform audiologic diagnostic tests and develop treatment strategies; monitor patient care progress; communicate patient conditions to allied health professionals; conduct patient counseling; ensure compliance with Privacy Act, FOIA, and HIPAA regulations; maintain patient records and confidentiality; participate in quality improvement activities; and manage projects from development through implementation using strategic plans.

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. SALARY: 74678 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Other