The Chief of Sterile Processing Service is responsible for the oversight of all operational, supervisory and administrative activities of the service. The incumbent oversees all decontamination, sterilization and disposition of facility critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD). Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in ba