Supervisory Health System Specialist

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2024. Grade Requirement: For CTAP eligibility: (1) is at a grade or pay level with a representative rate no higher than the representative rate of the grade or pay level of the CTAP eligible’s permanent position of record; (2) has no greater promotion potential than the CTAP eligible’s permanent position of record; (3) is in the same local commuting area as the CTAP eligible’s permanent position of record; (4) is filled during the CTAP eligible’s eligibility period; and, if applicable, (5) is filled under the same excepted appointing authority as the CTAP eligible’s permanent position of record if the CTAP eligible is an excepted service employee and the agency CTAP provides selection priority in the excepted service. vacancy: You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): In order to meet the basic requirement of the Health System Administration, 0671 Occupational series, you must possess an undergraduate or graduate level degree with a Major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. -And- Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To be creditable, this specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service to qualify at the GS-14. In order to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet 3/5 of the following examples of specialized experience. Oversees Simulation product work related to producing analysis findings including pros and cons, relevant comparisons, unique advantages, patient safety risks and end-user recommendations, integrate emerging and frontier healthcare solutions, medical devices, and requisite operational talent through the use of simulation and strong understanding of the VHA technology integration process. Participates in the development of plans for the acquisition of simulation-based technology solutions. Ensures continuing of high quality of program and the planning and development of the broad objectives of the program so that it supports the missions for VHA. Performs specialty specific Analysis projects on funded and unfunded requirement. Responsible for the staff who initiate studies to evaluate and analyze the feasibility and effectiveness of technology solutions. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication Creativity and Innovation Manages and Organizes Information Self Management Teamwork 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, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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/.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of DEAN includes the Office of Academic Affiliations, National Center for Healthcare Advancement and Partnerships, OHIL, and the Office of Research and Development. Our goal is to promote collaboration and coordination with facility-based educators, researchers, and clinicians to drive ongoing improvement and innovation in education, training, and advancements in scientific research.