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Supervisory Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a supervisor job for a radiologic technologist at the VA Northern California Health Care System, part of the Veterans Health Administration. You would lead general, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and MRI imaging work at the Redding and Chico outpatient clinics. The job is on-site only, may require up to 25% travel, and is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan repayment program.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This job will close when 50 applications are received, which may happen before the closing date.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. The agency clarifies that it is open to all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Plan, direct, and schedule work for general, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and MRI
  • Supervise the daily work of clerical and technical staff
  • Evaluate staff performance and assign daily work based on priorities
  • Decide training needs and request training for employees
  • Check that imaging contractors meet quality and safety standards

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: You need 1 year of experience comparable to GS-10 that is directly related to this job and shows the clinical skills needed to supervise radiologic technologists. Three years of CT technologist experience is preferred but not required.

With education: You must have completed a full-time radiologic technology program of at least 24 months after high school, with a certificate or associate degree, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This is a basic requirement for all applicants.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • ARRT certification in general radiologic technology (Radiography)
  • Advanced ARRT certification may be required for CT, MRI, or independent mammography duties, as applicable

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) with clear, specific details on your experience
  • Professional certification (ARRT)
  • Transcript showing your radiologic technology program
  • Cover letter, if applicable
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Disability letter (VA), if applicable

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your online questionnaire. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and errors or missing information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe your supervisory and clinical experience with specific dates and hours per week, because the agency verifies everything.
  • Include your ARRT certification and transcript in your package, since both are listed as required documents.
  • If you plan to use EDRP, remember you must apply within four months of appointment, and you can email V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov with questions.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, at the discretion of the supervisor.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program with awards of up to $200,000 over one to five years, set after review. You must apply within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; state IDs must be REAL ID compliant
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (or an approved exemption)
  • 1 or 2-year trial period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$106,155 – $138,009 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Location
Redding, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (0647)
Announcement
CBSW-13094079-27-CCM

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