Summary The Executive Director of the Facilities and Requirements strategic division serves as the principal advisor to VHA leadership on capital asset management programs across the VHA enterprise. The ED of Facilities and Requirements reports directly to the Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Health. The incumbent is responsible for the development and coordination of VHA requirements for construction, leasing, real property acquisition, and non-recurring maintenance. Responsibilities 1. The Executive Director (ED) of the Facilities and Requirements strategic division serves as the principal advisor to VHA leadership on capital asset management programs across the VHA enterprise. The ED Facilities and Requirements reports directly to the Associate Deputy Under Secretary for Health (ADUSH). 2. The incumbent is responsible for the development and coordination of VHA requirements for construction, leasing, real property acquisition, and non-recurring maintenance that resu1lt in cost efficient, timely delivery of essential facility and building resources. 3. Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for Facilities and Requirements major programs. Develops and maintains policy oversight for VHA construction, leasing, real property ac1uisition, non-recurring maintenance, architecture design, and space management programs that complies with VA policy, federal regulations, and industry benchmarks. 4. Responsible tor developing and maintaining a comprehensive policy framework to advance innovative, modernized healthcare environment for VHA's 1,380 health care facilities, 1,193 outpatient sites of care, and portfolio of headquarters and regional administrative office space. Ensures that component functions and programs are effectively implemented by the 140 employees within the incumbent's span of control. 5. Maintains strategic alignment with the USH, DUSH, ADUSH, Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN), and Medical Operations Center (MOC) through continuous communication channels that enable coordinated decision-making, policy development, and implementation strategies to address short- and long-term priorities, address issues and trends, andsupport consistent execution across VHA's health care delivery system. 6. Collaborates with the ED for Strategic Planning, ED for Business Office, and Chief Financial Officer to ensure the Facilities and Requirement program short and long-term goals, objectives, and priorities are integrated with VHA level strategic, human capital, and financial plans. Ensures that VHA's physical space needs are effectively implementedand result in high-quality health care environments and safe, cost-effective facilityoperations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, oversee, and continuously improve emergency or critical operations infrastructure across complex organizations. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov) Additional Information Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx. Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random testing thereafter. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 1 position and the salary range is $151,661-$228,000. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
