Health Systems Specialist

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-11 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: In-depth knowledge of health care service administration, continuous quality improvement; data analysis; healthcare principles, theories and practices; budgeting, planning, administration, and labor/union relationships, or other key administrative support functions; sufficient to analyze and evaluate broad and difficult problems, apply extensive qualitative and/or quantitative methods for program improvement, make recommendations for complicated solutions; and the related ability to apply health care management principles to complex problem-solving situations. Ability to independently investigate complex issues, analyze problems, and present both written and oral recommendations taking into full consideration the wide range of factors and requirements which affect the management of the healthcare delivery system. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents to determine their impact on the staffing and workforce. Knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. Interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. The incumbent is required to have comprehensive knowledge of the specialized principles and practices of health care administration, particularly relative to the field of health care planning and workforce development. Ability to apply extensive knowledge and skills in hospital administration principles, theories, and practices to inquiries and studies where the boundaries are broad and difficult. In this capacity, applies knowledge of advanced management principles with demonstrated applications to healthcare operations. The incumbent must be able to adjust to change in order to effectively coordinate and interact with complex organizational relationships. Strong human relations and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a multi-functional balance are essential. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 level. For the GS-11 level the education substitution is Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree. OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-11 level. To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned). Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-11. For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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.
This Health System Specialist position is in the Cardiology service at the VA Boston Healthcare Systems, located at the West Roxbury, MA location. Travel to other campuses of the VA Boston Healthcare System is required. This position is a full-time, 40 hours per week.