Summary The incumbent is responsible for the planning, direction, and management of multiple Logistics Programs, including: Medical/Surgical, Dental, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, and Supply, Processing and Distribution (SPD)/Reprocessing of Medical Equipment (RME). In addition, the incumbent supports multiple Community-Based Outpatient Clinics and Outreach Clinics. Responsibilities Major duties include but is not limited to: The incumbent is responsible for the planning, direction and management of multiple Logistics Programs such as: Medical/Surgical, Dental, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology, and Supply, Processing and Distribution (SPD)/Reprocessing of Medical Equipment (RME). Because the mission of Logistics is one of service to clinical, administrative and facility management elements of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), the adequate and effectiveness of the program directly affects the accomplishments of the Healthcare System's total health care mission as well as its economy of operations. In addition to VA directives, all program activities are required to be consistent with legal and administrative requirements imposed by higher authority. It is therefore significant that a high degree of effectiveness, efficiency and consistency with the goals and objections of management be maintained in all functional elements of the Logistics Program to ensure a basic understanding of the acquisition process and the impact of the process as it relates to inventory management responsibilities. In addition, the incumbent supports multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics and Outreach Clinics. The incumbent twill be involved with the front end acquisition process, to include participation on IPT's (Integrated Project Teams), advanced procurement plans (APP), strategic planning at the VISN Level, and portfolio/project management concepts. The incumbent will provide the necessary business acumen for clinical and other administrative program managers in the health care organization, locally (Facility and VISN) and at a regional level (multiple VISN's). This includes consultation and providing advice to a variety of leaders relating to acquisition strategies, development of contract procurement packages and statements of work (SOW's), and requirements determination. Will review multiple data sources to perform analysis and strategies to best meet the needs of the organization, considering items such as clinical needs, national and local standardization initiatives and best practices. In collaboration with the Capital Asset Manager, participates and/or coordinates the facility submission to the Capital Investment Board (CIB) in Capital Investment planning and activities. Participates in VISN level facility oversight audits and reviews as they relate to the Logistics Program requirements. Assist in the development, review and revision of policies to ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory and accreditation entities. Assure the VA policies and procedures related to mandatory topics are presented during orientation and thereafter to all personnel in an annual review. Create service based quality improvement plans to ensure performance measures, analysis tools to change and improve performance feedback, coaching and teaching. Establish meaningful service goals and action plans and facilitate accomplishments of these goals. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm PST Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD10236A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 03/09/2026. 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 within 30 days of 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. You may qualify based on your experience 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: Demonstrating sound judgment, strong communication, and excellent customer service skills. Utilizing qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of a program; applying organizational and system-wide strategies for continuous quality improvement; Managing budget and supply activities. Experience in supply chain and acquisition, healthcare materiel management, and Federal Acquisition regulations. Knowledgeable with Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA), and knowledge of VA budget and supply programs and procedures, including IFCAP. Note: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month & year starting and year ending dates AND hours worked per week. 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/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
