Summary
The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) has full line responsibility for a wide range of administrative functions relating to the Community Living Center (CLC). Business Manager has administrative management and responsibility for supervising and mentoring Program Support Assistants and Medical Support Assistants in the CLC. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) reports to the CLC Chief.
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Clarification from the agency
ALL US CITIZENS
DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
The Health System Specialist is expected to have a broad knowledge of healthcare management systems and principles relating to these areas. To accomplish these functions the Health System Specialist must adopt the principles, practices, processes, and techniques common to any general administrative situation to the specialized requirements of the Service. The Business Manager has responsibility for input into decision-making and implementing decisions affecting the Service.
The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) is responsible for providing input into strategic planning, budgetary oversight, cost containment and the administrative management structure to support a comprehensive patient care delivery system. This structure supports the Service which provides a full continuum of health care services in the CLC. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) directs a variety of sections in order to provide effective support to the Service.
The Health System Specialist is responsible for the Service resource management to include utilization and allocation of human resources, equipment, budget, information and records management, and tracking data to implement performance measures to provide ongoing assessments of service quality, administrative proficiency and cost effectiveness. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) works with the Service Chief to identify the Service budget needs and negotiates with management to arrive at appropriate funding levels that make the most effective use of resources in accomplishing the Service needs and those of the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) serves as an expert for matters related to data capture the use of spreadsheets, and graphical software to help organize, analyze and apply data for managerial and clinical purposes.
The Health System Specialist performs duties under the general supervision and guidance of the CLC Service Chief. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) makes decisions/determinations based on modern healthcare practice within the framework of applicable laws, regulations, policies and community standards. The Health System Specialist (Business Manager) under guidance of the CLC Service Chief will establish priorities for personnel, services, supplies, equipment and allocating funds to the proper cost centers. The Health System Specialist is responsible for settling disputes over resources which arise between the CLC Service and other Services or VISN.
Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm or as determined by supervisor.
Telework: This position is eligible for telework (1-2 days per pay period)
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Business Manager) /PD08682
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
The VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
GS-13 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/11/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12459519.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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