About the opportunity
The Transcription Program Specialist (TPS) works within the Support Services Division of the San Diego VBA Regional Office and is responsible for supporting Management and the Supervisory Office Assistant with administrative and technical work. Duties include overall management, control, and execution of office programs within the National Transcription Center (NTC), conducting quality assurance reviews, analyzing reports regarding production and quality goals, preparing and conducting formal training sessions, managing suspense and control actions for scheduled reports, transcribing complex voice recordings, and serving as equipment and technological subject matter expert.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $57,641 to $74,935 per year (GS-07 grade level)
- Promotion potential to the full performance level of GS-09 without further competition
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and leave
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must meet time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal GS employee (52 weeks at GS-05 for GS-07)
- Must meet minimum qualification requirements through specialized experience, education substitution, or a combination of both by the closing date
- Specialized experience includes experience in a wide range of medical or legal transcriptions, documenting research into terminology, and drafting documents
- Education substitution requires one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Required documents
- Resume, limited to 2 pages, detailing specialized experience, competencies, start and end dates (month/year), description of duties, and Federal grade level if applicable
- Transcript if using education to qualify
- Most recent non-award SF-50 indicating proof of status, position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of service
- SF-50 reflecting when you entered your highest grade to verify time-in-grade requirements
- Additional documents accepted include most recent Performance Appraisal (VA Form 0750), award SF-50s, and CTAP documentation if applicable
When to apply
- Announcement Opening Date: August 26, 2026
- Announcement Closing Date: September 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation
- Click the Submit Application button before 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date
- Complete any required USA Hire Assessments using the unique assessment access link provided after submission
Additional information
- Position is located in San Diego, California
- Work schedule is Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
- Position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only; routine or recurring telework is not authorized
- A 1-year probationary period may be required
- Bargaining unit position covered by the union
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with experience in medical or legal transcription and quality assurance
- Candidates comfortable with technical equipment and conducting formal training sessions
- Current federal employees looking for promotion potential to the GS-09 level
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is on-site in San Diego with only situational telework permitted
- Applicants must meet specific time-in-grade requirements if currently in the federal system
- The position is part of a bargaining unit covered by a union
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a clear trajectory for career advancement, with promotion potential to GS-09 without further competition. It is a great fit for someone looking to specialize in transcription management and quality control within a structured federal office environment.
Our take
Those with a background in transcription and administrative management should consider this role. It is less suitable for candidates seeking recurring telework or those who do not meet the specialized experience or time-in-grade requirements.
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