- Position Title
- Health IT Specialist
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ONC-DE-21-10941850 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to Saturday, November 14, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
4.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the minimum qualification requirements for Health Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-14.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develop new methodologies for software systems that test health information technology standards.
3.
Identify complex problems that may arise while developing health information software and databases.
4.
Coordinate and oversee system configuration, implementation, and enhancements resulting from software development to be used for tracking health information.
5.
Provide status updates to senior management on health information technology systems database and software development processes.
6.
Develop test plans for health information technology, including, test procedures, test data and test execution environment.
7.
Make decisions or recommendations that significantly affect the context, interpretation or development of policies or programs concerning critical health information technology matters.
8.
Plan and develop best practices for evaluating health information technology standards and corresponding certification related activities.
9.
Advise leadership on the development of testing for health information technology software.
10.
Apply knowledge of administrative laws, policies, and regulations, applicable to the development and administration of health programs.
11.
Advise leadership on the implementation of system testing for health information technology.
12.
Promote the interchange of health information through various computer software platforms.
13.
Install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain Enterprise Application software systems.
14.
Align Information Technology strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure and processes of the organization.
15.
Perform work involving the implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structure framework.
16.
Plan and design software improvements for enterprise-level systems to support health information technology.
17.
Develop project plans and track progress against project schedules to ensure that software and database testing are conducted on a regular basis.
18.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of research, medical, statistical, and data processing.
19.
Develop and maintain partnerships with health providers, members of the scientific community, and other professionals.
20.
Make decisions that significantly affect the context, interpretation or development of policies or programs concerning health information technology.