- Position Title
- Pharmacist (VISN PMOP Programs Manager)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-11197684-21-AMF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, August 10, 2021 to Saturday, August 21, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs within the VISN the position is located?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
2.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This announcement is only open to current permanent employees working within VISN 10. If you are not a current permanent employee working within VISN 10, you will not be considered.
Are you a current permanent VISN 10 facility employee?
Please be sure to upload your most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action dated within the year 2021 to show proof that you are a current permanent VAMC employee located within VISN 10.
Are you a current permanent VISN 10 facility employee?
Please be sure to upload your most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action dated within the year 2021 to show proof that you are a current permanent VAMC employee located within VISN 10.
Thank you for your interest in this position.
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are qualified for this position.
Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are qualified for this position.
Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
English Language Proficiency.
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Are you proficient in spoken and written English?
3.
Are you a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)?
Or
Are you a Graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program that meets the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)?
Or
Are you a Graduate of a foreign pharmacy degree program that meets the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT)?
4.
Please list the following information regarding your education:
Name of the College, City and State the College is located, Degree earned, When the degree was earned.
Name of the College, City and State the College is located, Degree earned, When the degree was earned.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Licensure:
Do you possess a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth or the United States (i.e., Puerto Rice), or the District of Columbia?
Do you possess a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth or the United States (i.e., Puerto Rice), or the District of Columbia?
6.
Please list the following information:
Type of License, License Number, State the license is in, expiration date of the license.
Type of License, License Number, State the license is in, expiration date of the license.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
7.
Drivers License Requirement:
For this position you must have a current, active, valid drivers license. Do you possess a current active valid drivers license?
For this position you must have a current, active, valid drivers license. Do you possess a current active valid drivers license?
The following questions pertain to the experience needed for the GS 14 Pharmacist position.
The assignment for this Pharmacist position is: VISN Program Manager.
Responsible for the management of national or VISN level programs. These programs include collaboration with other Federal agencies (e.g., National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control, etc.) or organizations outside the Federal health care system. Programs of this magnitude are directed by VA Central Office or a VISN.
The assignment for this Pharmacist position is: VISN Program Manager.
Responsible for the management of national or VISN level programs. These programs include collaboration with other Federal agencies (e.g., National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Defense, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control, etc.) or organizations outside the Federal health care system. Programs of this magnitude are directed by VA Central Office or a VISN.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
8.
GS-14 REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the GS-13 requirements, you must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which include but not limited to:
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions; Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area; Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise; Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy; and Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Demonstrated skill in and experience making recommendations and/or implementing program changes based on qualitative and quantitative input. Utilizes information and data systems to perform necessary functions (e.g. preparing reports, informing presentations and talking points, etc.) and in-depth experience using existing VHA data.
AND
In addition to the GS-13 requirements, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.
3. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.
4. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs.
5. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.
Note: All qualifying experience and KSAs you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications.
Failure to demonstrate your experience/how you gained each KSA in your resume may result in disqualification.
Do you meet the above requirements?
In addition to the GS-13 requirements, you must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level which include but not limited to:
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions; Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards for their program area; Ability to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their program area or area of clinical expertise; Expert knowledge of a specialized area of clinical pharmacy practice or specialty area of pharmacy; and Advanced skill in monitoring and assessing the outcome of drug therapies, including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters. Demonstrated skill in and experience making recommendations and/or implementing program changes based on qualitative and quantitative input. Utilizes information and data systems to perform necessary functions (e.g. preparing reports, informing presentations and talking points, etc.) and in-depth experience using existing VHA data.
AND
In addition to the GS-13 requirements, you must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
1. Skill in persuading others and gaining cooperation to accomplish goals.
2. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex clinical and technical issues.
3. Skill in utilizing regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement operational programs.
4. Skill in managing multiple and diverse people or programs.
5. Skill in utilizing available resources to support the mission and goals of the organization.
Note: All qualifying experience and KSAs you possess must be clearly described in your application package. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications.
Failure to demonstrate your experience/how you gained each KSA in your resume may result in disqualification.
Do you meet the above requirements?
9.
Do you possess the following experience:
- Experience in Pain Management, Opioid Safety, and/or Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.
- Previous experience providing leadership and oversight for a program.
- Clinical or leadership program development and implementation
- Demonstrated experience in leadership development with positive outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and effectively with a diverse group/team.
- Have demonstrated skill in and experience making recommendations and/or implementing program changes based on qualitative and quantitative input.
- Previous experience effectively utilizing information and data systems to perform necessary functions (e.g. preparing reports, informing presentations and talking points, etc.). In-depth experience using existing VHA data
- Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills
10.
Grade 14 Requirement:
To be eligible for the Grade 14 you must have served 52 weeks at the Grade 13 level.
A SF50 must be uploaded as proof that you have served one year as a GS 13 Pharmacist.
Have you served one year as a GS 13 Pharmacist?
To be eligible for the Grade 14 you must have served 52 weeks at the Grade 13 level.
A SF50 must be uploaded as proof that you have served one year as a GS 13 Pharmacist.
Have you served one year as a GS 13 Pharmacist?
REMINDERS:
RESUME REMINDER- You must provide a Detailed CV and/or Resume -Please be sure the resume includes: (1) contact information; (2) descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week if part-time, and supervisor's name and phone number; (3) education information, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned; (4) Licenses and certificates info. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
SF-50 REMINDER -
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER: This position requires that you be a Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application or list very detailed information in your resume pertaining to your education / degree.
LICENSE REMINDER - This position requires a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy. You must submit a copy of your licensure with your application or list detailed info pertaining to your license within your resume.
RESUME REMINDER- You must provide a Detailed CV and/or Resume -Please be sure the resume includes: (1) contact information; (2) descriptions of jobs held, including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date (month/year) of employment, average hours worked per week if part-time, and supervisor's name and phone number; (3) education information, including name and location of college, dates attended, and type and date of any degree earned; (4) Licenses and certificates info. Descriptions of duties must be sufficiently detailed to document the level of experience. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
SF-50 REMINDER -
- Be sure to upload your most current SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action to show proof that you are a current permanent VA employee within VISN 10.
- Please be sure to upload an SF-50 that shows that you have been a GS 13 for one year. You must provide an SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year at the Grade 13.
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER: This position requires that you be a Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application or list very detailed information in your resume pertaining to your education / degree.
LICENSE REMINDER - This position requires a full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy. You must submit a copy of your licensure with your application or list detailed info pertaining to your license within your resume.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731).
I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.