Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Regional Director)

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist Supervisor (CLS) serves as a VISN-level director for PLM, provides overall technical and administrative direction to the Clinical and Pathology laboratories and acts as a liaison to facilities within VISN12. The CLS exercises a full range of supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing and assessing work of subordinate staff.

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. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403 (f) Education: A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Certification: Candidates must meet one of the certification options below. (a) Generalist certification as an MLS given by ASCP BOC or AMT. (b) Generalist certification as an MT given by ASCP BOR or AMT. (c) Categorical certification or Specialist certification by ASCP or AMT. 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: Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements. Must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14), which is directly related to the position to be filled. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your experience must demonstrate the following KSAs. Knowledge (technical and operational) related to the clinical laboratory and health care systems. Skill in solving complex problems involving unique or controversial aspects of medical technology. Ability to effectively analyze workload, usage, cost efficiency, budget, staffing and quality assurance data and implement corrective actions when indicated. Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and assess strategic plans and goals to meet mission and program objectives. Ability to lead people to accomplish objectives. Preferred Experience: 3 years of directorship responsibilities. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Physical demands are low, primarily sedentary work. It requires physical exertion and strain such as long periods of standing or considerable walking.