Certain positions within the VA health care system require specialized knowledge that can only be obtained through a two-year internship in the VA Technical Career Field (TCF) Program. These full-time internships include salary, benefits, training, and travel. Career fields include:

Career fields include:

• Biomedical Engineer
• Blind Rehabilitation
• Boiler Plant Operator
• Chief Business Office
• Compliance and Business Integrity
• Contracting Specialist
• Environmental Engineer
• Environmental Management
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Master's Program
• Finance
• General Engineer
• Health Information Management
• Human Resources Management
• Inventory Management
• Office of Health Information
• Office of Information and Technology
• Prosthetic Representative
• Safety/Industrial Hygiene
• Supply Processing and Distribution
• Voluntary Management

Training for these internships is accomplished under experienced VA professionals known as preceptors. Chosen for their technical expertise and commitment to training, preceptors go through a lengthy application and screening process.

During the final year of training, preceptors work with interns to find a position that best fits their skills, needs, and circumstances. With more than 150 medical centers and hundreds of clinics nationwide, it is possible that you will need to relocate for a position. All interns are asked to sign a mobility statement before entering the TCF Program. If relocation is necessary for permanent placement, VA pays for moving expenses.

How to Apply
VA offers a designated number of TCF Program internships each year. Interns for 2009 have been selected. Please check back in late February 2010 for a listing of 2010 TCF contacts.

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