Summary The responsibility of the selectee is to carry out various assignments of a comprehensive nature to assist the ADPCS and Top Management in directing and evaluating the effectiveness of the numerous programs and activities. He/she is involved in developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising on, or improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization, distribution of work assignments, information systems and/or similar functions of management. Responsibilities The Selectee executes responsibilities through analyses, coordination, planning, administration, development, interpretation, delegation, training, and good judgment. Serves in a consultant role to the ADPCS providing guidance, recommendations, and monitoring in the implementation, management, and evaluation of a variety of programs ensuring that the programs meet the required standards and/or criteria. Responsible for independently conducting special organizational studies concerning workflow operations and forecasting of manpower, equipment and space utilization and requirements critical in the management of the facility. These studies require a thorough knowledge of principles and practices related to the VA and the management of health care delivery systems, as well as the organization and function of every service and the analytical knowledge and skills to evaluate complex data. He/she explores new channels of inquiry and carries out extensive reviews of the manner in which the various organizational elements at the Health Care System interact. The Selectee carries out specific studies and projects that assist the ADPCS to readily focus on senior leadership program and managerial issues and decisions. Develops, reviews/analyzes and implements proposed organization changes requiring establishment, consolidation, transfer or regrouping of functions for one or mor services or sub-organizational units which do not impair overall operations and maintain realistic cost/benefit ratios. Analyzes components in terms of meeting Health Care System and VHA objectives. Provides alternatives and recommendations from which the ADPCS and executive leadership are able to make well informed decisions. Coordinates monitoring and reporting on implementation of various initiatives related to VISN 16 strategic plans and requirements. The work is complex and requires significant work resolving concerns and demanding situations. A significant amount of judgment and creativity must be exercised in resolving issues and improving service delivery. He/she often deals with highly politically sensitive issues that require a significant amount of coordination, collaboration, and tact to effectively reach resolution. The work consists of projects and studies that require analysis of interrelated issues to develop detailed project improvement plans, goals, and objectives for growth and development of assigned programs. Provides training throughout the Health Care System concerning all regular programs, as well as special programs requested by top management, VACO, VISN Director, or Associate Director, Patient Care Services. When training is conducted, adequately prepares the training and presentation materials to ensure accuracy of the material presented without exception, selecting the most appropriate platform, modality, educational level and dissemination mechanism for both the materials and the target audience. Assures that all training materials are well written, legible, appropriately formatted and that there are enough copies reproduced for each participant. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am -4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD076340 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 Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation 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 or trial 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 all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/20/2026. 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 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. This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement: You must meet one of the following to meet the basic requirement of this position: 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 (Transcripts required). OR Specialized Experience 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 Special Provision for In-service Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included: Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements. Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: Conducting complex organizational studies involving workflow operations, manpower forecasting, equipment and space utilization, and presenting data-driven recommendations to senior leadership for program improvement. Developing and managing analytical databases and reports by collecting, synthesizing, and interpreting diverse data sources to produce meaningful management information for executives and oversight bodies. Advising senior executives on highly complex administrative and clinical issues, including interpreting regulations, formulating policy options, and resolving sensitive, multi-service organizational challenges. Leading cross-organizational program planning efforts, including development of short- and long-range strategic plans, evaluation of program effectiveness, and implementation of system-wide initiatives aligned with VISN and VHA goals. Improving management processes and systems, such as resource utilization, work methods, documentation systems, and workload/cost reporting through qualitative and quantitative analysis and evidence-based recommendations. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Strategic Thinking Knowledge Management Administration and Management Leadership Project Management 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: The work is primarily sedentary but may include periods of prolonged walking. The work places no special physical demands on the employee. The work includes some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items such as paper and books. 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 Additional Information 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. 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.
