Also, is there an area on this forum to get interview tips and such? Maybe they can shed some light as to what's going on, or give you an idea on a timeline. I just recently interviewed for an opening out of Pittsburgh. VA for Vets: HR Professionals & Supervisors Federal Hiring Process. Tags: None. If hoping to start work around Sept/Oct when should I start applying for positions? Please switch auto forms mode to off. I greatly appreciate the sacrifices made by our nation's veterans (many of my family members are veterans, including my father.) Hiring Process and Qualifications Applying for VA Positions Typical positions filled in VA include health related fields (such as doctors, nurses, nursing assistants, laboratory technician, research scientist, etc. A new job in a month’s time is likely not going to happen. Attention A T users. Please switch auto forms mode to off. I see a lot of positions in the region I'm moving to, but I'd like to get a place closer to work if possible, so having a job lined up would help. I’m in the process and have been referred to a few places under the recent grad opening.. I've applied to two different VA sites. Application c. Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) d. Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) e. Structured Oral Interview (SOI) f. Conditional Offer g. Post-Offer Assessments h. Final Offer i. Join Date: May 2017; Posts: 35; Share Tweet #2. 3. I've had a physical, background check, and all required paperwork was completed last week. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). ), as well as positions in various professional, technical, administrative, secretarial/clerical, and trades and crafts occupations. The special hiring permission will enable VA to skip normal steps in the recruiting process that often slow it down, such as veterans preference and competitive rating and ranking. New law dramatically speeds up hiring process for VA medical center and network director positions. Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 2. I was offered a job at a VA Hospital 3 weeks ago. 2019 Certified Firefighter Process Table of Contents 1. Cons. VA for Vets: Job Seekers Federal Hiring Process. Attention A T users. I was told today that a hiring board must meet to make a final decision. 1. Media Relations 5. To access the menus on this page please perform the following steps. 2. skip to page content. 03-25-2018, 01:43 PM.