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Q&A With VHA Employees
VHA employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at VHA
Not honest. Words and actions domt truly match
Amazing leadership team who cares about our veterans.
The Veterans Administration is rotten and corrupt from the top down. The recent promotion and reassignment of a Sioux Falls MCD that blatantly broke federal whistleblower laws proves that nothing has changed at the VA. Incompetence and illegal retaliation against federal employees is encouraged.
Not sure this is government institution
unappreciated....led at top by incompetent hypocrites.
Q&A With VHA Employees
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If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at VHA?
the pay scale being used for this group of project managers is sub-par compared to the outside world.
Require every one in DC to have had to work in the field at an actual medical center for a minimum of 5 years before working central office. Anything else is not going to do anything to improve the culture.
What's the work from home policy like at VHA?
Not available for my position. However, there are many in the facility that can do a 'work from home' tour.
If you are not clinical staff [i.e required to see patients] it is pretty open, however you had better be at home working and no children in the house without a dedicated sitter. You can get busted big time if you are off shopping or doing it to try to save childcare expenses. I have seen people lose their jobs for not being at home when the VA police show up.
What benefits does VHA provide?
great 'Sick Leave' and 'Annual Leave' benefits. Retirement benefit program seems fair (better than many).
Typical Federal Government ones
What's the company culture like at VHA?
Everyone working toward the goal, to improve the care for the veterans.
If you are shady character who likes to lie and back stab people and disregard any laws or regulations that prevent you from getting promoted to positions you aren't qualified for, then you will fit right in.
How flexible is your work schedule at VHA?
as flexible as necessary. I am on a 'flex schedule' , but can also adjust if reasonable or necessary.
What Engineering department questions did VHA ask during your job interview?
too far back.
Does VHA drug test or do a background check?
Yes, both.
What's the internship program like at VHA?
sometimes available, sometimes not.
How does VHA handle HR issues?
we have a HR department and a Union office that many time become involved.
How does VHA measure success and growth in the Engineering department?
Ability to award contracts on time (when funding becomes available) and able to complete the projects within budgets.
What skills do you need to be successful in the Engineering department at VHA?
Working with SVDOB A/E's and Contractors to get projects done on time and within budgets all within the Federal Contracting guidelines.
How are layoffs handled in the Engineering department at VHA?
years ago, furloughs were a possibility. However, VA is now funded separately, so layoffs don't typically occur since I've been here.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Engineering team at VHA?
They are available if time is made/given to commit toward the trainings.
How innovative is VHA?
always looking for better ways provide better service to the patients.
What's the best part of your job at VHA?
Good management, working to support the veteran population being seen at this facility.
What are you most excited about working at VHA?
Steady work, at the same facility, improvements made to improve accessibility to the veteran population being seen at this facility.
How are the managers at VHA?
VHA employees rate their manager a F or 43/100 and the majority do not believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (75%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at VHA?
VHA employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C- or 59/100. 40% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 50% of employees get raises every year.
How's career growth and advancement at VHA?
50% of the same employees also feel like VHA is invested in their career growth.
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Should I work at VHA?
30% of VHA employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 31% are neutral and 39% would not recommend working at VHA to their friends.
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passive |
| 39% | Detractors |
