- Position Title
- Hospital Liaison Specialist
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12602044-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 8, 2024 to Friday, November 7, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
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
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: Thank you for your interest in this Hospital Liaison Specialist 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.
1.
Minimum Qualification, GS-0301-09
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-09. 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-09. 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.
Coordinate with people from different cultural orientations to improve the delivery of health professions services.
3.
Explain non-technical information to individuals and groups of people.
4.
Initiate and maintain contact with internal offices and external persons outside the agency to gather information?
5.
Participate and aid in development of an organizational culture which promotes the quality of service and show a commitment to principled public service.
6.
Provide comprehensive instructions to patients and other parties based on the policies and procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the patient.
7.
Develop and evaluate administrative function protocols and completes assignments with appropriate standard requirements and formats.
8.
Disseminate work assignments, correspondences and project work items with team members and to appropriate contacts or offices.
9.
Establish and monitor multiple goals and priorities for myself and others where I was personally accountable for outcomes.
10.
Establish project timelines and complete assignments in a timely manner with changing priorities.
11.
Perform administrative operational assignments, such as receiving, sending and distributing correspondence, drafting reports, using various communications and technologies.
12.
Set goals and manage time to complete projects in a timely manner.
13.
Collect data, conduct initial data analysis, and prepare reports or other substantive program documentation.
14.
Coordinates with other professionals and agencies involved in providing services to patients.
15.
Evaluate program management processes or procedures to identify areas for improvement.
16.
Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements.
17.
Prioritize tasks, prepare work plans, distribute workload and monitor project timelines.
18.
Apply communication skills to conduct work activities with internal and external customers as well as co-workers and superiors
19.
Evaluate incoming communications to determine whether an urgent response is required.
20.
Record and finalize meeting minutes for distribution to supervisor and staff.
21.
Track data, sensitive correspondence, or other information that required public response using automated tracking systems?
22.
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.