Veterans preference does not apply in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7412, Annual determination of staffing shortages; recruitment and appointment for needed occupations. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed as vacancies become available. Applicants will remain on file until December 31, 2022. First group of applicants will be reviewed on February 2, 2022. Additional reviews will be conducted at the request of hiring manager. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements at the time application is reviewed. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship - Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency Requi