Ralph H Johnson VA Healthcare System
Engineering Services at the RJH has expanded at a greater rate than anticipated and the need for Tradesman has increased. With the opportunity to attract in this field, the Skillbrige program will be a leading program to give our veterans, not only the skills to advance their career, but an opportunity for RJH to benefit with individuals who believe in the VA mission and have the talents needed.
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ABOUT THE JOB
The VAMC Ralph H. Johnson Engineering Services is collaborating with OTED and the DOD SkillBridge program office to develop a VA SkillBridge program at VA RHJ Instituting an Engineering SkillBridge program at VAMC RHJ will enable VA to select, train and provide civilian job experience to transitioning Service members interested in for careers at VA. • This will fill current gaps within Engineering staffing.• SkillBridge can be fully implemented at VAMC RHJ by end of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24); and• SkillBridge links to VA senior leadership’s national goals and strategies.Goal: Engineering Services and VAMC RHJ, to fully implement a VA SkillBridge program to train and hire transitioning Service members for the positions within Engineering Services arena.Priority Hiring Areas: Prior experience in Engineering trades; Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Construction, Project Development, HVAC., Utility Systems Repair-Operator.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with OTED and the DOD SkillBridge program office to develop a VA SkillBridge program
- Select, train, and provide civilian job experience to transitioning Service members
- Implement the SkillBridge program fully by end of Fiscal Year 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in Engineering trades such as Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Construction, Project Development, HVAC, Utility Systems Repair-Operator
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY
TBD
TARGET MOCS
TBD
BENEFITS
- Training and job experience in the Engineering Services arena
- Opportunity to advance career in Engineering Services at VAMC RHJ
OTHER
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