Health System Specialist
Demonstrates leadership skills in managing resources and data related to administrative and clinical operations, establishing and sustaining effective interdisciplinary relationships, and promoting effective communication and optimal customer service. Acts as an organizational liaison to the public, internal and external customers, and provides support to Service Chiefs, administrative support staff, and program officials and linking individuals and programs with the Network 8 Office, VA Innovators Network, VA Programs and Central Office. Conduct studies and lead special projects adhering to continuous improvement processes or a formal project management structure. Plans, studies, and prepares programs and organizational strategies for identifying opportunities to improve access and efficiency related to VA prioritized programs, and facilitates the development of creative and innovative quality business practices. Work collaboratively with other administrative and clinical services throughout the Medical Center to plan and promote optimal operational efficiency and effectiveness while assuring appropriate access to care for Veterans throughout the healthcare system. Provides staff support for the governance bodies or ad hoc teams led by the Assistant Director which may include scheduling, developing meeting agendas, coordinating assignments, developing background information and monitoring progress of groups, ensuring appropriate documentation is completed and maintained, as well as serving as Chair/Lead in the Assistant Director's absence. Develops, reviews and edits written communication for the Assistant Director, to include but not limited to, issue briefs, controlled correspondences, action plans, articles for publication, executive decision/position papers, action items, complex memorandums/policies and reports that are provided to or submitted by multiple stakeholders to include internal and external customers such as Patients, Employees, Volunteers, Students, Congressional delegates, local government officials and Veteran Service Organizations. Studies and analyzes program-specific data; compiles final reports of site reviews and evaluations, notes discrepancies, and plans initiatives for effecting remedial actions and/or reaching established goals. Utilizes principles of continuous quality improvement such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc., leads and/or facilitates interdisciplinary teams to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of operations and to design and help implement new programs, technologies, evidence based practices and/or procedures. Responsible for providing the administrative leadership and coordination in the development, implementation, evaluation, interpretation, revision, and when necessary, corrective action of many applicable administrative functions, activities, operations and programs for organization-wide projects and position management for those Services aligned under the Assistant Director. Work Schedule:
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30pm (Alternative tours may be required) Telework:
Not avialable Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health System Specialist/PD029140 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/19/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationOral Communication Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Work is sedentary in general which may require some walking, standing, bending and slight physical effort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday thru Friday, 8:
00am to 4:
30pm (Alternative tours may be required) Telework:
Not avialable Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Health System Specialist/PD029140 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/19/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:
Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have Undergraduate and Graduate Education:
Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationOral Communication Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Work is sedentary in general which may require some walking, standing, bending and slight physical effort. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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0671 Health System Specialist - Salary Range:
$81,723 to $106,245 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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