Summary The purpose of the position is to serve as a Health System Specialist and has full charge of maintaining a comprehensive, coordinated overview of Medical Centers participation in the VA funded MVP (Million Veteran Program) research program. The position is directly responsible for executing multi-phasic tasks required for the successful day-to-day conduct of the research activities supported from this program. Duty station of this position is located in Topeka, KS. Responsibilities Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Coordinate research activities with other medical center services, institutions, agencies, groups and commercial establishments. Serve on committees to provide expert assistance and advice on matters of an administrative technical nature. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Ensure that mandatory educational requirements of staff are met upon hire and annually verified. Coordinate matters related to the allotment and expenditure of various program funds with the Fiscal Service . Maintain responsibility for surveillance, evaluation, and planning efficient utilization of space for department. Review and approves requests for supplies, equipment and services from department investigators and personnel. Review research proposals to assure the availability of resources, appropriateness of the requested funding level, and other program needs. Analyze expenditures in relation to operation plans, taking actions to provide for efficient use of funds. Prepare annual budget estimates and other supplemental requests for funds as new programs develop. Provide guidance and review of regulatory documents and standard operating procedures to assist with the assessment of compliance with agency and other federal regulation. Ensure that laboratories and facilities are operated in a manner which meets safety guidelines in accordance with Agency, Federal and other regulatory standards. Prepare and oversee the completion of annual inspection reports. Track and provide compliance with the credentialing of all department personnel within specified time frames. Serve as a purchase card holder, complying with agency, Federal and local regulations. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist (Not To Exceed 09.30.2027)/PD950120 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as focus group audio visual equipment, Xerox paper and books. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. is required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. ~OR~ Specialized Experience: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically related to the work of a Health System Specialist. 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. 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. Education Note: If you are claiming any education to meet any of the above qualifications list, you must submit a legible copy of your transcripts. Failure to do so will result in not being credited for any claimed educational qualifications. 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. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
