- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12609664-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 18, 2024 to Tuesday, January 21, 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 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.
4.
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.
5.
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 Administrative Officer 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-13, Administrative Officer
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-13.
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-13.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Direct the work operations (e.g. managing staff, work functions) within an organization.
Direct the training and developmental programs and needs for employees.
3.
Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff, which are communicated through the formal employee performance management system; observe workers' performance, demonstrate and conduct work performance critiques; provide informal feedback and periodically evaluate employee performance.
4.
Exercise supervisory authorities and responsibilities involving work assignment and review, as well as the administrative and personnel management functions.
5.
Monitor the work progress and work load of employees to ensure the timeliness of work production.
6.
Take formal and informal disciplinary actions for conduct issues and performance problems.
7.
Administer personnel, budget and finance management operations.
8.
Coordinate various procurement activities for the health care facility.
9.
Participate in the overall planning, development, and implementation of administrative/clinical policy and/or process.
10.
Prepare and justify preliminary budget estimates for health facility.
11.
Use information technology software and hardware to analyze healthcare delivery activities.
12.
Assist in planning and preparing for accreditation review and evaluation.
13.
Develop and implement policies and procedures that direct program operations.
14.
Formulate short and long term project planning and direction of programs.
15.
Collaborate with others in a technology systems evaluation and/or selection.
16.
Present and make recommendations on policy, strategy, and resources.
17.
Work with health professionals, administrators, tribal officials, and staff in development and delivery of health care services.
18.
Advise health delivery executives and professionals, stakeholders, public health
and/or Tribes, Tribal entities in health delivery support and improvement initiatives.
and/or Tribes, Tribal entities in health delivery support and improvement initiatives.
19.
Develop financial resources and methods to conduct the distribution of services and budget execution strategy compliance and legal requirements.
20.
Formulate action plans for contract support cost projects and programs to address budgets formulation, execution and allocation funding sources.
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.
21.
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.