- Position Title
- Program Specialist
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-12396858-24-SEF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to Monday, May 13, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
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.
Preferences
1.
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:
- 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
- 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.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
TRANSCRIPT REMINDER - If you are basing your qualifications on education (or a combination of education and experience) or if the position requires a college education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position within the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Administration. Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following set of questions based on your current level of experience and/or education that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and/or education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience and/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.
1.
GS 11: Minimum Qualifications Requirement: Please select the statement below that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the specific qualification requirement for this grade level.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ensure the quality management processes are planned and implemented to identify, prevent and correct any unsatisfactory conditions or elements found by surveys, reviews, audits and visits from VHA, Joint Commission, OIG, VORP, AWE, CARF, CBI and other accrediting oversight external regulatory agencies.
3.
Validate compliance from VHA directives, VHA handbooks, internal policies and MCMs.
4.
Provide high level administrative functions of the QM Programs (Patient Safety, Risk Management, Peer Review, Clinical Contracts, Accreditation, Medical Staff Office, Infection Control) with direction from the QM Chief tailoring quality management strategies to fit the healthcare system.
5.
Coordinate completion of action plans for various inspection/survey findings for submission to Executive Leadership, VISN and accrediting bodies.
6.
Liaison to handle communication with both internal staff and/or external staff and groups regarding quality management actions, needs, support and requirements
7.
Manage and monitor tracking of the Medical Center Memorandums (MCMs)to ensure policies are current and up to date.
8.
Assist QM Chief with initiation and organization of personnel actions, i.e., review position descriptions for proper submission protocols.
9.
Directs administrative support staff to ensure inquiries, correspondence and actions relating to quality management have proper updates and follow-through to completion.
10.
At the direction of the QM Chief, maintain budgetary functions and guidance for the preparation, revision, and evaluation of budget activities.
11.
Oversees the entire system of committee meeting minutes. Quality and safety processes will be mapped through the use of committee meeting minutes in accordance with all regulations within the VHA and external reviewing agencies.
12.
Develop policy information to facilitate participation in important initiatives for advocacy, performance improvement and patient safety.
13.
Develops new plans or schedules dependent on needs of the department and Health Care System, e.g. surveys on site, necessary travel of the QM Chief and other staff. Provides advice and guidance for improvements and anticipates potential areas of concern or questions that should be addressed when making recommendations.
REMINDERS
RESUME
Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
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)
TRANSCRIPT
TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED IF EDUCATION IS USED TO MEET ANY REQUIREMENT. CONFERRAL OF DEGREES EARNED SHOULD BE PRESENT ON TRANSCRIPT(S). UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS OK.
TIME-IN-GRADE
You must submit copies of all SF -50s to clearly demonstrate that you meet the 52 week time-in-grade (TIG) requirement. TIG means you have held a GS grade for 52 weeks [or are within two (2) pay periods/four (4) weeks of possessing 52 weeks] at the closing date of this announcement. Examples of SF-50s to include: Within Grade Increase(s), Promotion(s), and/or Appointment action(s).
OTHER DOCUMENTS
Priority Consideration - Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Department of Veterans Affairs Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP, and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the applicant's agency Notice, a copy of the most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of the most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. Additional Information on how to receive this priority consideration can be found at: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap (http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap)