This position is a Program Specialist at the facility level and acts a s primary advisor to the Engineering Service Management Officials. The incumbent reports directly to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor in addition, the incumbent will be the liaison between The Veteran Transportation Service (VTS) and Hero Transportation. Hero Transportation Program will operate within Engineering Service located at the Atlanta VA Medical Center with several Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Duties

The incumbent oversees daily operations of the Medical Center's Hero Transportation Program and services provided in Engineering Service at the Atlanta VAMC by planning, developing, evaluating, marketing, and directing key administrative activities in multiple programs related to transportation system for rural/remote Veterans eligible for travel. Incumbent works closely and routinely with other services within the Medical Center. Other duties include, but not limited to: Develops, analyzes, evaluates, advises on, or improves the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, organizations, manpower utilization reports, scheduling, information and documentation systems, and similar functions. Performs analysis of budget requests to include techniques such as cost-benefit analysis or exploring alternative methods of funding. Works closely with Acquisitions and Material Management Service (A&MMS) to develop and negotiate contracts and maintain an accurate inventory of all Hero Transportation related equipment and vehicles. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds in assigned fund control points through continuing dialogue with Engineering Management Staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records. Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative and qualitative basis the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Directs and conducts studies, designs flow charts, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for performance improvement programs related to the Medical Center's Hero Transportation Program. Coordinates the preparation and submission of recurring monthly, quarterly and annual performance improvement reports, management briefings, summaries, and a wide variety of non-recurring reports. Performs other duties as assigned by management. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 600am - 2:30pm. Subject to change based on agency needs. Telework: Ad-Hoc,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. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD501420 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/14/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows 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 an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education is described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative and qualitative basis the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Directs and conducts studies, designs flow charts, analyzes findings, and makes recommendations for performance improvement programs related to a transportation Program. Coordinates the preparation and submission of recurring monthly, quarterly and annual performance improvement reports, management briefings, summaries, and a wide variety of non-recurring reports. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds in assigned fund control points through continuing dialogue with management Staff, review of written documents, and examination of accounting records. Track and maintain fleet maintenance reports and logs. Assures and oversees the scheduling of routine, urgent and emergent transportation for Veterans, matters related to resource allocation, program development, Fund Control Point management, inter-service collaboration, community resource development with internal and external collaboration and analytical assessments. Makes recommendations for improved transportation efficiencies and effectiveness. Function as an advisor at the Medical Center level on matters concerning Veteran/patient transportation. demonstrates the skills to function as an advisor at the Medical Center level on matters concerning Veteran/patient transportation. Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing. OR, Education: To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 2 years graduate level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical ThinkingClericalCustomer ServiceInterpersonal Skills 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Travel will be required on a periodic basis. 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

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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 Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: Princess Lewis
• Phone: (202) 985-7689
• Email: [email protected]