- Position Title
- Deputy Area Director
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-24-NJ-12530285-ESEP/MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 to Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- 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
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3.
Are you currently employed by the agency hiring for this position?
4.
Are you the parent of an individual who lost his or her life under honorable conditions while serving in the Armed Forces? If yes,
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
Are you the parent of a service-connected permanently and totally disabled veteran? If yes, confirm
- the spouse of that parent is totally and permanently disabled OR
- the parent, when preference is claimed, is unmarried or, if married, legally separated from his or her spouse
5.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
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- have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders AND
- have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?
-OR-
Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources..
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? 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.
7.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you
- complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an oversea area
- receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND
- return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
8.
Are you a current or former time-limited employee of an Industrial Base Facility or Major Range and Test Facility Base who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in Section 1132 of Public Law (P.L.) 114-328.
- Was appointed initially under open competitive examination under subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title to the time-limited appointment;
- Who has served under one or more time-limited appointments by a Defense Industrial Base Facility or the Major Range and Test Facilities Base for a period or periods totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years; and
- Received performance rating at an acceptable level of performance throughout the period(s), referred to in (2) above.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in Section 1132 of Public Law (P.L.) 114-328.
9.
Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
-OR-
Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
10.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
11.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
12.
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:
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.
13.
Are you working for another agency in an established merit system in the excepted service that has an agreement prescribing conditions under which employees may be moved from the agency's system to the competitive service? For example, OPM has agreements with Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs that covers employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 7401(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104(1) and (3)]. Agreements effective 10/31/79 and 5/12/87; extended indefinitely. Other merit systems are: Tennessee Valley Authority, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Corporation for National and Community Service. See the OPM website for expiration dates and specific on agreements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, excepted service status that show the following:
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, excepted service status that show the following:
- Be currently serving under an appointment without time limit in the other merit system or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; AND
- Be currently serving in or have been involuntarily separated from a position covered by an interchange agreement (some agreements do not cover all positions of the other merit system); AND
- Have served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to appointment under the interchange agreement as described in item 1 or item 2 below:
- A person who previously met this requirement, separated, and later returned to an appointment without time limit, is considered as having met this requirement, regardless of length of service under the current appointment. (See paragraph on type of appointment received when appointed to a competitive service position.)
- Eligible employees under appointment without time limit in the Department of Defense Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFI) system may include flexible employees, who work the equivalent of a part-time, intermittent, or on-call schedule.
14.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
15.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR-
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR-
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.
If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
16.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with 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.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with 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.
17.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: 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 Non-career 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.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
18.
Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
- Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
19.
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status.
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
20.
Are you a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer or a United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer candidate?
If yes, confirm
If yes, confirm
- For current active duty USPHS Commissioned Corps officers, submit a copy of your most recent personnel orders. OR
- For USPHS Commissioned Corps candidates, submit documentation from the Division of Commissioned Corps Personnel and Readiness (DCCPR) stating you have successfully completed the professional boarding process.
21.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
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- 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
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22.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
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Preferences
1.
Which hiring plan applies to you and how do you want to be considered for employment? If you are not sure, visit the IHS Jobs Board Which Plan Should I Select.
You will only be considered for those that you select. (Select all that apply)
You will only be considered for those that you select. (Select all that apply)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Program Manager position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-15, Program Manager
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-15. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-15. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Knowledge of legislation relating to the provision of health care to Native Americans and knowledge of Federal health care delivery systems.
3.
Take corrective action in order to resolve health facilities issues.
4.
Mentor professional and support staff to achieve desired results.
5.
Deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations. For example: tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations.
6.
Demonstrate experience and ability in formulating, implementing and evaluating high-impact policies, programs and projects.
7.
Advise senior executives of a large organization on options and/or resolving problems caused by existing and/or proposed policies or conditions.
8.
Manage difficult employees and/or resolving conflicts to ensure a calm and safe work environment.
9.
Apply financial controls and auditing principles to control costs and eliminate wasteful spending.
10.
Utilize budget operating principles (i.e., fixed vs. flexible, zero balance, variance and analysis) to ensure there are funds to maintain continued healthcare operations.
11.
Utilize financial operating principles (i.e., zero balance, variance, third party projections and analysis), to ensure there are funds to maintain.
12.
Ensure programs are within resource limits by monitoring funding allocations.
13.
Assist Executive Leadership with responsible allocation of staffing resources for Federal and Tribal healthcare facilities.
14.
Provide technical advice to establish health facilities program objectives and/or performance goals.
15.
Apply performance and process improvement principles to improve operational efficiencies in support of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
16.
Demonstrate experience and a working knowledge of disseminating information to customers and the general public, but not limited to, Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, Indian community organizations and other stakeholders.
17.
Demonstrate progressive experience in effectively managing a comprehensive and complex interdisciplinary health program target to serve American Indians and Alaska Natives or serving another specified target group of stakeholders.
18.
Monitor performance of daily program activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
19.
Develop a coordinated approach to long-range planning to ensure the healthcare facility meets its social and economic goals.
20.
Demonstrate experience in the oversight of a medical facility or department as it pertains to knowledge of quality care requirements, accreditation standards and health management processes.
21.
Promote the agency's mission and priorities between the governing board, medical staff, and department heads utilizing best management practices.
22.
Submit budget plans and management reports to support development of new health facilities (e.g., hospitals, health centers, and quarters).
23.
Monitor work activity to ensure programs are meeting financial goals.
24.
Provide guidance on mitigating risks in a healthcare setting.
25.
Create new work processes within your organization to solve a preexisting problem.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
26.
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 cancelled, 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. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.