Department of Veterans Affairs Careers and Employment

I was forced out by the golden girls and a manager with really swollen ankles bc she was so lazy

Be a friend or relative.

No, you do NOT need to be a veteran, nor related to one. Either as a WG or GS. With that being said, you will find a tension within the VAMCs. That what you heard is a normal either misinformation/disinformation communication process going on. Try volunteering while working within your field (civilian) sector, and networking within the field. And apply elsewhere also. Some VAMCs are highly clicking, so think small town, even in a large city. And add as many experiences towards the job to be selected as possible, and practice the interview style used within the VAMC, as a outline on what they are seeking in your field. Look at the other people working there, and see if it is a cultural fit, house and car included.

No, you do NOT need to be a veteran, nor related to one. Either as a WG or GS. With that being said, you will find a tension within the VAMCs. That what you heard is a normal either misinformation/disinformation communication process going on. Try volunteering while working within your field (civilian) sector, and networking within the field. And apply elsewhere also. Some VAMCs are highly clicking, so think small town, even in a large city. And add as many experiences towards the job to be selected as possible, and practice the interview style used within the VAMC, as a outline on what they are seeking in your field. Look at the other people working there, and see if it is a cultural fit, house and car included.

The 3 Month Process outlined underneath is pretty accurate. I was incredibly persistent and sent emails to the HR Recruiter every Friday. drove to my Nearest VA Clinic and did my blood tests and them email, faxed, and mailed every piece of paper they needed from me. I got accepted in September and started my career in November. Persistence is the key. Or Annoyance. Eager Annoyance.

I am a 62 year old veteran who did not get hired until age 56. Most of the time, the young trainees are getting the work as interns because they go to school and carry at least 3/4th’s of a full load. From there, it is up to you to get noticed by the brass, usually by showing enthusiasm and taking pride in your job as an intern. This is what I did to get a job. There are other ways such as working as the canteen as this is one of the few jobs that will rate you as a permanent employee. When these entry level jobs are posted, they may have a mountain of people applying. One filter usually used is being a veteran or a permanent employee. There are plenty of employees who work at the va who are not veterans.

45,000.00 per year

Every two weeks

They do pay after one year you can apply. You have to work in that facility for 3 yrs or you have to pay 3x the amount they paid.

None, I am aware of.

No. MSA's are not fully clinical staff and do not require scrubs. Therefore they wear business/casual attire like the majority of the staff at a VAMC.

They are a drug free facility