- Position Title
- Health System Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBZY-11349386-22-PNL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 13, 2022 to Monday, January 24, 2022
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you currently employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs?
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.
3.
Are you an employee of the department/service line 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 may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. 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 may be required submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Please review the instructions in the announcement. 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.
4.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- 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 Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
7.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
8.
Do you have prior Career or Career-Conditional Service with the Federal Government? If so, you may be eligible for reinstatement.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field box 24. is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field box 34. is 1).
- highest grade previously held (Grade or Level field box 18.)
9.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status is in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
- are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service. *Note current Federal employees must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
Preferences
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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 the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
MERIT PROMOTION DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" - dated 1/3/2021 or more recent. The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you are applying for a promotion, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held time-in-grade at the next lower grade level IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.
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Experience: To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least (1) one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12), that is directly related to the work of this position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Health System Specialist.
Examples of Specialized Experience for this position are: Extensive experience in specialized healthcare principles, theories, and practices related to management of healthcare delivery systems and the ability to apply this knowledge in order to analyze and evaluate broad, complex problems and make recommendations to solve the unique problems arising in the health care delivery system. Working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems in general and in the country at large. Working knowledge of regulations and rules affecting the administration and delivery of care in large health care facilities and the ability to collect, analyze, and communicate detailed information. Comprehensive knowledge of the different functions and motivations of various employees and groups in the health care delivery system. Working knowledge of the unique characteristics of the health care delivery system (e.g., facility resources and programs, medical school affiliations, community demographics, resources, and relationships) and the role and organization of professional societies and volunteer groups. Familiarity with issues related to the management of healthcare, the existing electronic health record system, and clinical practice within health care system with focus on clinical workflows. Ability to 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 organization health care delivery system. Familiarity with regulations and standards of various health care related regulatory and credentialing groups and comprehensive knowledge of regulations and rules affecting the administration and delivery of care in organizations health care facilities. Ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of organizations policies and procedures as well as its organizational and functional structures in order to make recommendations for organizational improvement Ability to reconcile contradictory requirements in preparing recommendations and/or in establishing and configuring test and development accounts. Expert written skills in order to write reports, policies, executive decision memos, prepare briefing materials, and to influence and implement national goals and strategies related to the organization and implementation of the assigned project deliverables, and assimilation of relevant information for dissemination.
Do you have the required specialized experience?
Examples of Specialized Experience for this position are: Extensive experience in specialized healthcare principles, theories, and practices related to management of healthcare delivery systems and the ability to apply this knowledge in order to analyze and evaluate broad, complex problems and make recommendations to solve the unique problems arising in the health care delivery system. Working knowledge of missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems in general and in the country at large. Working knowledge of regulations and rules affecting the administration and delivery of care in large health care facilities and the ability to collect, analyze, and communicate detailed information. Comprehensive knowledge of the different functions and motivations of various employees and groups in the health care delivery system. Working knowledge of the unique characteristics of the health care delivery system (e.g., facility resources and programs, medical school affiliations, community demographics, resources, and relationships) and the role and organization of professional societies and volunteer groups. Familiarity with issues related to the management of healthcare, the existing electronic health record system, and clinical practice within health care system with focus on clinical workflows. Ability to 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 organization health care delivery system. Familiarity with regulations and standards of various health care related regulatory and credentialing groups and comprehensive knowledge of regulations and rules affecting the administration and delivery of care in organizations health care facilities. Ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge of organizations policies and procedures as well as its organizational and functional structures in order to make recommendations for organizational improvement Ability to reconcile contradictory requirements in preparing recommendations and/or in establishing and configuring test and development accounts. Expert written skills in order to write reports, policies, executive decision memos, prepare briefing materials, and to influence and implement national goals and strategies related to the organization and implementation of the assigned project deliverables, and assimilation of relevant information for dissemination.
Do you have the required specialized experience?
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Selective Placement Factor: To qualify for this position you must meet the Selective Placement Factor: Expertise in ensuring integration of planning initiatives in terms of phasing and monitoring implementation of health informatics projects, and expertise as a subject matter expert providing technical acumen in the field of health care informatics projects.
Do you meet the Selective Placement Factor?
Do you meet the Selective Placement Factor?
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Time-in-grade restriction - applicants who are current federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. (If you have not held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, this question does not apply to you.) For this vacancy, applicants must have held grade at GS-12 or higher for at least a year to be eligible for the GS-13 grade level of this position. The grade must have been held in the federal service but may have been in any occupation. A SF-50 showing when you met time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application material. More than one SF-50 may be needed to prove eligibility. Be aware, an Award SF-50 will not have the information to confirm eligibility. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Time-in-grade must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Please review the Required Documents Section of the Job Opportunity Announcement to ensure you are submitting the appropriate SF-50(s).
Do you meet the time-in-grade requirement?
Please review the Required Documents Section of the Job Opportunity Announcement to ensure you are submitting the appropriate SF-50(s).
Do you meet the time-in-grade requirement?