Summary This position is with the Office of Information Technology, Division of Health Information Technology and Modernization (DHITMO). The purpose of this position it to identify and analyze system requirements, define system architectures and interfaces to ensure compatibility among systems and components in support of agency information technology investments. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory I/T Specialist or designee. Responsibilities Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: IT Specialist Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) System Integration and Deployment Plan, design, develop, test, validate, and maintain interfaces between the electronic health record (EHR) and other systems to ensure seamless data exchange and interoperability. Develop specifications for maintenance protocols and refresh-cycle recommendations and requirements to avoid disaster and system compromise. Assist with issue resolutions related to infrastructure, networks, servers, end user devices, database management software, operating systems, and/or business application software systems. System Design and Architecture Transform various inputs in actionable functional and non-functional requirements to ensure the system under development meets the needs of its users and stakeholders in an efficient, cost-effective manner that is compliant with any applicable regulation or standard. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in healthcare information systems and processes. Conduct studies and analysis of new and emerging technologies and provide recommendations to their application to agency information systems. System Security and Compliance Ensure adherence to agency governance processes and federal government regulations and guidelines for technological systems and safeguarding of data. Collaborate with Indian Health Service and Office of Information Technology security experts to provide engineering designs and products necessary for implementation and enforcement of cybersecurity controls across the health information technology modernization effort. Team Leads and Collaboration Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and analyze functional and non-functional requirements to ensure acquisition and development efforts will meet mission objectives. Collaborate with agency staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure that information systems meet requirements for functionality, performance, and security. Collaborate with development and implementation project teams to ensure efforts are completed on-time, within budget, and to the required standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically serve a two-year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Incumbent is required to obtain a Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Mid-Level certification within one (1) year of entry on duty date. Incumbent will be required to obtain the number of continuous learning points (CLPs) during the requisite period that begins with the date of certification necessary to at least maintain the certification. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENTS Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GS-13: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level. Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following @type of work and/or tasks: Using Health Level 7 (HL7) standards to develop and maintain interfaces for the transfer of clinical and administrative health data between applications (ex., electronic health records, clinical databases, clinical warehouses). Managing, supporting, and performing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) data integration activities to exchange/sync transactional data between electronic health records and internal and external systems (e.g., bio-medical equipment or patient monitoring systems) in a healthcare environment. Designing, developing, and implementing healthcare application interfaces utilizing these standards: Health Level 7 (HL7), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Accredited Standards Committee (ASC), and Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR). Interfacing commercial Electronic Health Record (EHR)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems with external accounting, scheduling, mailing, billing, and/or administrative application systems. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a federal employee. IHS may offer newly appointed federal employees' credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/. This position has no promotion potential. This position is being announced concurrently under the Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If you do not meet the eligibility requirements for Excepted Service Examining Plan/Merit Promotion (ESEP/MP) procedures, you may apply under the DE vacancy announcement number IHS-25-HQ-12765289-DE to be considered.
