Summary The Prosthetics Manager/Supervisory Prosthetic Representative manages and supervises the prosthetics program at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. The Prosthetics Manager must possess appropriate knowledge and experience in the field and/or a strong educational background, including business, a medical field (e.g. prosthetics, orthotics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy, nursing, etc.), public administration, health administration, or those in related courses of study. Responsibilities The Supervisory Prosthetic Representative must possess the ability to understand and apply procedures, regulations and laws; knowledge of procurement practices, knowledge of appropriations and obligations related to accounts , knowledge of general anatomy and medical terminology, knowledge of principles and practices of budget formulation and execution, ability to manage an inventory system, ability to advise clinicians on the selection, prescription and acquisition of a full-range of prosthetic devices, knowledge of research/investigative studies in prosthetic device development and implementation and participation in the award of prosthetic contracts. Duties include, however, not limited to: Formulates, presents, executes and analyzes organizational budgets. Develops the annual specific- purpose budget for the medical center and submits it for review to medical center leadership and the VISN 7 Prosthetics Lead. Evaluates financial trends and determines compliance with agency guidance. Executes the budget on a facility program level through coordination with the VISN 7 Prosthetics Service Line. Coordinates assigned budget segment and planning processes in order to inform upper management on key issues, to impact Agency processes and decision-making, or to plan the facility budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Gathers information for assigned programs and reviews budget formulations and workload analysis submissions. Monitors budget allocation and execution to ensure that operating program objectives are met. Performs in-depth, rigorous analysis of budget requests by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs, and exploring alternative methods of funding. Follows the network business plan through the coordination and cooperation of the facility 's prosthetic program. Ensures that the facility's Prosthetics program, functions, abilities and plans link to and effectively support the overall VHA, VISN 7 Prosthetics Service Line goals, plans and programs. Supports VHA, Network VISN 7 Prosthetics initiatives. Supports Network goals, objectives and achievements with internal and external stakeholders. Identifies unique opportunities to expand quality, access and timeliness of care to veterans at the medical center. Performs program cost analyses such as development of life cycle or other cost analyses projects, or performance of cost benefit or economic evaluations of programs. Assists with cost effectiveness studies by collecting data and making computations. Conducts cost-effectiveness studies for the program. Manages procurement for the medical center's Prosthetics Program. Manages contracting and procurement for small procurements that require varying approaches. Establishes program goals, manages program resources (e.g. specific-purpose and general-purpose budgets, space, equipment, supplies, and personnel) and/or operates aspects of a Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Program. Responds to inquiries to explain new directives, performance measures, policies and strategic goals at the facility. Prepares specific instructions for ongoing operations and/or implements policies designated by higher-level personnel. Handles administrative matters pertinent to all issues related to the facility Prosthetics Program, including requesting and ordering through supply channels, performs inventory and cost control. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM. Telework: Ad Hoc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 58950F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: You must be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English. See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Experience and Education. Individual must meet at least one of the requirements below. Experience. One year of creditable experience that demonstrates: Knowledge of basic anatomy and medical terminology; knowledge of accounting methods; ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions; basic knowledge of inventory management procedures; ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spread sheet development, and database management; and ability to work independently and as a member of a team; OR Education. A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business. The 24 semester hours could include but is not limited to any combination from the following fields: occupational therapy, physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, social work, psychology, prosthetics, orthotics, respiratory therapy, assistive technology, business law, leadership, healthcare, public administration, or business management. This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree; If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria) If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Grade Determinations: GS-13 Prosthetic Representative (Service Chief) Experience: At least one year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level. KSA's for the GS 12 are listed below: Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities are: Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional standards applicable to providing home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, or orthotics/prosthetics services. Ability to manage, interpret, and present fiscal data (i.e. fund controls, contracts and equipment expenditures), forecast resource and equipment needs and administer an allocated budget. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties, including responsibility for assignment of work to be performed; assessment of competencies; evaluation of performance; selection of staff; and recommendation of awards, advancements, and disciplinary actions. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs of the GS-13 Knowledge of directives, handbooks, clinical practice guidelines, and regulations that apply to Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service to resolve complex, controversial, or precedent-setting matters. Ability to manage specialty prosthetic services. This includes the ability to provide specialty services based on the unique needs of the patient. Skill and ability to effectively advise senior management officials. Ability to manage a health care program that provides home medical equipment, rehabilitation services, home oxygen, visual or hearing impairment devices, assistive technology, orthotics, or prosthetics. Ability to supervise/manage through subordinate supervisors the activities of prosthetic representatives that have diverse functions. Ability to establish and monitor productivity standards and production and performance priorities. Assignments. See under Education. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Service chiefs have full responsibility for managing and supervising all phases of Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service operations. This is the highest level professional position, at the facility, with responsibility for the professional practice of all facility PSAS staff. Individuals at the GS-13 level are typically assigned as Chiefs at a complex facility that provide multiple specialty services such as those described in paragraph 2.g and may manage more than one facility through subordinate supervisors. The chief has full management and supervisory responsibility for the PSAS program. Service Chiefs plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, control, implement and evaluate programs for the Service. They have overall responsibility to ensure proper coordination between care delivered by PSAS and the overall delivery of healthcare within the facility. They are responsible for all supervisory functions, including recruitment and hiring, administering employee leave requests and ensuring all requests for hiring, promotions, awards and disciplinary actions are justified and carried out according to appropriate VA Human Resources policies and procedures. The Chief is a member of the senior leadership team providing advice for integrated care programs for a diverse Veteran population with multiple diagnoses, and other needs. The Chief is involved in management planning to achieve medical center, VISN, and national goals. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. 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