- Position Title
- Health System Administrator (Deputy CEO)
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12662856-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 14, 2025 to Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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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
Thank you for your interest in this Health System Administrator (Deputy CEO) 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.
Individual Occupational Requirements
Select the one statement below that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for this position.
Select the one statement below that best describes how you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for this position.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-15, Health System Administrator
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.
3.
Analyze and evaluate data collection and evaluation of health programs initiatives and elements to monitor program quality control standards.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
I have utilized problem-solving skills to determine and advise the proper course of action during policy review and development.
5.
Do you have experience managing difficult employees and/or resolving conflicts to ensure a calm and safe work environment?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Create new work processes within your organization to solve a preexisting problem.
7.
Facilitate a team work approach that directly affects the mission of the health care organization to identify issues affecting the delivery of health care.
8.
Implement and maintain a departmental Quality Assurance program to evaluate potential problems and to propose a successfully documented resolution.
9.
Monitor performance of daily program activities to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.
10.
Develop funds management mechanisms to monitor spending and provide recommendations to senior management.
11.
Use asset management principles to manage assets (i.e., facilities, information technology, healthcare equipment, etc.) across the healthcare facility to improve use and performance, reduce capital and operating costs, and extend asset life.
12.
Apply financial controls and auditing principles to control costs and eliminate wasteful spending.
13.
Apply performance based management systems for employees such as performance based evaluation, rewards system, disciplinary policies and procedures.
14.
Apply conflict management strategy in order to improve group, organization, or team dynamics when conflict occurs.
15.
Apply workforce management principles to acquire, train, and retain employees that effectively contribute to the program.
16.
Coordinate with human resources to assure adequate technical and professional staffing and personnel support to carry out program requirements.
17.
Ensure the goals of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) are accomplished by adhering to non-discriminatory actions.
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.
18.
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.