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

Career fields include:

• Biomedical Engineer
• Biomedical Equipment Support Specialist
• Boiler Plant Operator
• Chief Business Office
• Compliance and Business Integrity
• Environmental Engineer
• 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
• Public Affairs
• 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 Find Job Announcements and Apply
VA offers a designated number of TCF Program internships each year. Intern opportunities are posted at various times in different locations. Please click here to view current locations and TCF contacts.  

If there is a Preceptor contact listed for your position/location of interest, you may contact that individual for information regarding that particular intern position.

Alternately, you may search current postings here by occupation, location or using the keyword "TCF Intern".