This position is located at the VA New York Harbor Health Care System (VANYHHS) in New York, New York responsible for coordinating the conception, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of the facility learning and education programs and ensures alignment with the overall organization mission and vision of the VA.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Identifies and advocates for resources (staff, space, funds, technology, etc.) to maintain and enhance both the clinical and non-clinical learning environments; Informs leadership of new learning techniques, theories and technologies; Assists with strategic planning process and advocates for the development of a robust learning infrastructure; Ensures that employee and patient education activities comply with applicable Joint Commission and VA standards; Employs a variety of techniques to assess, analyze, and verify training needs; Establishes long- and short-range goals to meet identified needs of the VANYHHS as a learning organization; Serves as resource and advisor to both clinical and administrative staff in the development and review of training and education plans/strategies; Employs a wide variety of teaching methods ranging from the traditional classroom to self-directed, learner-centered techniques; Prepares for site visits by accrediting and review bodies such as Joint Commission, etc.; Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates to include, setting/adjusting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work; Evaluates work performance of subordinates, interviews candidates, hears/resolves grievances, develop performance standards; Assists services with development and maintaining a system for timely tracking of residents and students and establishes a framework for effective student training including compliance with program and institutional requirements set by national accrediting bodies; Serves as primary liaison between medical center and all matters related to academic affiliations and education; Facilitates reports and evaluations; Ensures media services in the areas of broadcasting, satellite programs along with reproduction of training or informal materials are responsive to the clinical, teaching, and administrative needs of the staff; Perform all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must meet the following: You must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal Service, that has given you the knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes directing, supervising/leading, or coordinating the administrative functions and activities of education programs; providing oversight of program resource management, operational planning, and position management; planning and/or evaluating education projects, training needs, and studies; maintaining an on ongoing tracking system; and utilizing good verbal and written communication skills to interact with groups and individuals of varying backgrounds. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position held, including job title, duties performed in detail, month and year of start/end dates and hours worked per week. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementEducation and TrainingManaging Human ResourcesProject Management IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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; religious; 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA NY Harbor Healthcare System 423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]