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Podiatric Residency & Clerkship Programs
The Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System offers training to podiatry residents and students in two programs. Located in the New York metropolitan area, both programs provide a rich array of professional and culture experiences.
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) to enroll 300 Veterans ages 20-24 in a new one-year, all-expense paid Demonstration Project with Job Corps, the nation's largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24. This program will provide training, licensing/credentialing, stipend, housing, meals, employment and post-employment support! For more information, call (800) 733-JOBS (5627) or go to http://www.dol.gov/vets/jc-brochures/general-info.pdf.
VA Job Applications and Forms
Application instructions specific to each job posting can be found at the end of the announcement in the “How to Apply” section. Most positions require you to apply online, while some healthcare positions allow you to merely submit a resume/curriculum vitae to be considered. Each announcement also includes a “Required Documents” section that lists all the forms and documents required to be considered.
VA has several different application forms based on your occupation type. If the job announcement requires a particular application in the “Required Documents” section of the announcement, look in the table below to find the correct form for your occupation, as well as additional required forms.
Responding to a Job Announcement
Be sure to follow the “How to Apply” and “Required Documents” instructions given in the job announcement. They are your primary guide for responding to a posted opening. The vast majority of positions require an online application with the exception of a few healthcare occupations therefore it is important to fully complete the online application process after which you should receive a system-generated confirmation via email.
If you are unable to comply with the application instructions and require assistance or if you have additional questions, you should contact the point of contact in the “Agency contact information” section at the bottom of the announcement.
The documents below are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. Acrobat Reader software can be downloaded for free.
| Form Number | Form Description |
|---|---|
| Download 10-2850 | Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors |
| Download 10-2850A | Application for Advanced Practice Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Nurse Practitioner, and Registered Nurse |
| Download 10-2850C | Application for Associated Health Occupations |
| Download 10-2850D | Application for Health Professions Trainees |
| Download OF-306 | Declaration for Federal Employment form |
| Download OPM Form 1203 FX | Qualifications and Availability Form C and Occupational Questionnaire |
| Download SF 15 | Application for 10-point Veterans Preference |
| Download US Application Cover Page |
Use this cover page when faxing application materials for jobs posted by a Delegated Examining Unit, or in other limited cases when instructions indicate a fax will be accepted. |
