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Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in the Health System Specialist GS-0671-13 position. To qualify for this position, you must meet both the individual occupational requirements and specialized experience (listed under group coverage qualification standard). Please select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of education and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position and determine eligibility area of consideration. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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. Individual Occupational Requirement: This position has an individual occupational requirement for the Health System Administration Series 0671 in addition to the group qualification standard. Please review the options below and select the answer that most accurately reflects how you meet the individual occupational requirement.

A. I have Undergraduate and Graduation Education in a Major Study- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. * Note: Must submit transcipts.

B. I have specialized experience- progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following: Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems; Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. Note: Special Provision for In-service Placement: Successful completion of an agency-sponsored on-the-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included: Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements; Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program. Note: Experince must be documented on resume.

C. None of the above. I understand I will be considered NOT qualified for this vacancy

2. Group Qualification Standard:

Specialized Experience, Health System Specialist GS-13

Applicants must have at least one year specialized experience that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform as an Health System Specialist at the GS-13 level. To be creditable, the specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in Federal Service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience would include, but not be limited to:

Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare administration principles, particularly related to the planning, implementation, and management of healthcare delivery systems
Proven ability to manage large-scale projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation, in a healthcare environment
Demonstrated experience in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, stakeholders, and leadership teams to optimize patient care and operational efficiency
High-level proficiency in verbal and written communication; experience drafting reports, presentations, and correspondence for diverse audiences, including senior management and external stakeholders
Skilled in budget preparation and management, with a strong background in fiscal analysis and resource allocation within healthcare programs
Familiarity with quality assurance processes and improvement methodologies in healthcare, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and service delivery
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment
Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with external agencies, organizations, and stakeholders to promote program initiatives and seek collaborative opportunities

A. Yes, my resume details my experience that is equivalent to that described in the group occupational standard above.

B. No, I do not have experience equivalent to that described in the group occupational standard above.

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

Must provide your most recent SF-50 (i.e- SF-50 would be from the January 2025 pay adjustment)
You must also provide an SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility -must be submitted with your application materials.
- If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:

Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

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 2019 to April 2024)
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.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

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