Summary This position is located at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction. The Training (Simulation) Technician reports to the Assistant Chief, Research, Development & Education and is primarily responsible for supporting the Clinical Simulation/REdI Program and in meeting the education needs of WCHCS. The purpose of the work is to assist the Clinical Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator and the Designated Learning Officer in the development and delivery of educational activities. Responsibilities Duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Assist instructor and facilitators in operating simulator-based clinical education of trainees. - Assist students, staff and faculty with preparing for and conducting simulation-based learning experiences and REdI programs. - Execute simulation and REdI programs by operating simulation control room and equipment, voice activated mannequins, recording simulation activities in TMS, monitoring safety of participants, trouble-shooting equipment and participating in scenario. - Perform post simulation activities such as debriefing playbacks, administer student and faculty evaluations, catalog recordings and return lab to pre-scenario conditions. - Advocates for simulation/REdI Program technology throughout facility/community promotion, procurement of equipment, assist in coordination of training and integration of simulation into education courses offered at WCHCS.. - Maintain simulation/REdI lab documentation and resources by adhering and assisting in developing operational policies/standards, produce simulation support materials, generate simulation lab reports, and assist in media development related to simulation. - Support Heart Code Instructor-led training sessions (simulation-based task training) for interdisciplinary healthcare professional team based on the annual schedule developed by Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator.. - Support WCHCS staff in completing RQI training to ensure Heart Code/RQI compliance. - Operates and maintains audiovisual equipment used in clinical simulation with prioritization of the Simulation/ REdI Program Coordinator. - Maintain professional development by keeping updated on simulation/REdI Program technology and standards, related competencies, participating in simulation/REdI Program education, research and providing workshops and tours as instructed by the program coordinator. - Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students and other users of the Simulation/REdI Program Center. - Implement and manage the New Employee Orientation (NEO). - Coordinates and plans for the logistics of the NEO Program. - Schedules and coordinates NEO Annual Training for presenters and audit of presentations supporting 508 compliance and facility presentation standards are achieved. - Will support education and training operations to include scheduling, orientation of students and faculty, maintaining attendance logs and providing technological support. Serve as a resource for faculty utilizing RD&E equipment. - Maintenance and security of environment and all equipment within the department's Equipment Inventory List(s). - Install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of equipment as directed by manufacturers support. - Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: Operates clinical simulation equipment, including voice-activated mannequins and audiovisual recording systems, during instructor-led training sessions. Conducts post-simulation debriefing activities, including playback review, administration of participant evaluations, and cataloging of recorded sessions. Implements and manages a New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, including coordinating logistics, scheduling presenters, and tracking Joint Commission-required training completions. Develops and maintains simulation lab documentation, including operational policies, support materials, and lab activity reports. Troubleshoots high-fidelity simulation equipment and coordinates with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and maintain records of repairs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Technician/PD148520 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 identification 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) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee -Official Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position or most recently held position, tenure, @type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive), grade level and duty location. (Text version SF-50s or Request for Personnel Action SF-52s are not acceptable.) For current Federal employees, the SF-50 must be effective the first pay period of the current year or later. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/04/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: knowledge of Simulation/REdI Lab's function and purpose within the medical center and the need for providing information to all employees; knowledge of VA objectives, policies, procedures and pertinent regulatory requirements of resuscitation and simulation program, affecting the distribution of information; knowledge of copyright laws as related to software, graphics, text and other web/internet related topics; knowledge of principles of simulation equipment and task trainers. Plan and collaborates ongoing mock codes in collaboration with facility supervisors and hospital staff ensuring regular training throughout the month to include facilitating Low-Volume High-Risk (LVHR) trainings and other exercises that address identified risk and competency needs. The incumbent will help coordinate a variety of clinical simulation programs, venues, and educational projects necessary to fulfill VHA's commitment to develop a highly skilled work force, in alliance with SIMLEARN and REdI Program which delivers training and education to VA staff to ensure clinical and nonclinical personnel remain prepared to respond effectively to medical emergencies both inside and outside the hospital. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or successfully completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position (i.e., in a related field). The education portion must include courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained in an accredited college, or university. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) of graduate level education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
