This position is located in the Office of the Director of a local health care system and reports to the Director, or a Chief Compliance Officer that reports to the Medical Center Director. ** A recruitment incentive up to $10,000 may be authorized with a 2 year service agreement for highly qualified candidate.

Duties

Major duties include but not limited to: Facility Compliance Program Administration Develop, recommend and implement Compliance and Integrity program goals for operational units within the local health care system. Assist front line operational units in developing their Compliance and Integrity activities using the compliance framework established by national program guidance and policy. Develop detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the life cycle of the programs/projects. Provide local health care system and Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN) senior executives and executive committees regular reporting on implementation and effectiveness of the local health care system's Compliance and Integrity program and communicate timely on an ad hoc basis any urgent and significant compliance or business integrity issues; participate in regular information planning sessions, maintain productive interaction with staff, report on the status and progress of work accomplished to date, and monitor work in progress. Internal Controls and Oversight Exercise oversight of implementation of the Compliance and Integrity program within the local health care system. Implement national Compliance and Integrity controls, solutions, and programs at the local health care system; develop and implement internal controls and solutions in partnership. Planning and Internal Controls Establish and maintain the "tone at the top" within the local health care system for Compliance and Integrity, including but not limited to, providing regular communications to local health care system staff on the importance of Compliance and Integrity; draft guidance and direction regarding program management and reporting. Participate in meetings with internal staff and representative operational units within the local health care system to determine compliance program status, major milestones, and coordination of each to detect in advance potential slippage or increased costs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Health System Specialist (Integrity and Compliance Officer)/PD99467S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified candidate Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required when visiting different sections of the health care system for meetings or fact-finding

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 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: providing direction and guidance of compliance activities; understanding of compliance framework, compliance and Integrity standards, processes, and resources. Experience using analytical problem-solving methods, principles, and theories. Knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, techniques and audit tools. There is no educational substitution for the GS-12 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Salem VA Medical Center 1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, VA 24153 US
• Name: Alician Lott
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X72908
• Email: [email protected]