The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Surgical Technician (Operating Room). The Surgical Technician will function within Perioperative, Nursing Service. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 Specialized experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of highly technical instrumentation, human anatomy, and aseptic technique to prepare and protect the