Jobs & Careers
Opportunities
By working for the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, you’ll have access to a wider range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System and the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to attract, develop and retain people who provide high quality service to our Nation's Veterans and their families.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and the Unions 1969 and 3669 represent employees in strong and productive management labor partnerships. A physicians association represents physician issues to management. This partnership demonstrates a culture of communication and collaboration established by management.
This Medical Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity facility.
The VA Health Care System is an employer of choice in the Twin Cities.
New Employee In-Processing Forms and Information
Please select and print your appropriate package of in-processing forms from our In-Processing Forms site.
Be sure to bring all completed documents with you the first day of employment. If you do not have access to a printer, you may pick up a packet from the Human Resources front desk (Room 4M-109) during normal duty hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Minneapolis VA Human Resources Office
Human Resources Management Service (05)
One Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55417-2300
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(612) 467-2060
VA Job Applications and Forms
Application instructions specific to each job posting can be found at the end of the announcement. Some positions require you to apply online, while others require that you submit a paper application directly to each VA facility where you desire employment.
VA has several different application forms based on your occupation type. Look in the table below to find the correct application for your occupation, as well as additional required forms.
Responding to a Job Announcement
Be sure to follow the application instructions given in the job announcement. They are your primary guide for responding to a posted opening. Here are additional reminders for submitting an application:
- Please send your signed, completed application and any other required forms to the Organization Contact at the Organization Address, both of which are listed at the end of the job announcement.
- Write the Announcement Number, also listed at the end of the job announcement, on your application.
- Keep a copy of the entire application package for your records.
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. |
