The Primary Purpose of this Position is: To provide or obtain a variety of management services: administrative, management and program analysis, strategic planning, budget and finance, human resource management, supplies, equipment, services, space, and material; and to represent the service, the Lab Manager and the Service Chief in all administrative, and some clinical matters, that cross service lines in the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Provides the Service Chief and Lab Manager with full information and specific recommendations concerning administrative aspects of managing PALMS. Such recommendations will require a thorough analysis of problematic situations and clear understanding of VHA guidelines that may apply. Represents the Service Chief or Lab Manager at various meetings within the Medical Center, throughout the VISN, with other clinical laboratories, affiliate universities, or with other grant or administrative oversight agencies. Participates in management meetings, which involve PALMS needs and makes recommendations that influence decisions. Regularly assists the Service Chief and Lab Manager in problems involving the day-to-day functioning of the center. Performs budget execution functions to ensure that expenditures are consistent with budget formulation plans as the fiscal year progresses. Possesses full authority for and manages all fund control points. Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to Medical Center management regarding needs, distribution, or redistribution of these resources. Creates and maintains records on personnel salaries for budgetary purposes. The position serves as a certified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for contract development and management of quality monitoring. Represents PALMS as certifying officer, COR, and management official. Serves as key figure in manpower utilization, assuring recruitment and retention within approved ceilings, initiates requests for recruitment; interviews and selects employees. Sets priorities and establishes schedules; outlines performance plans; recommends promotions and awards; identifies training needs; keeps employees informed; provides counsel; and recommends disciplinary action as required. Provides administration of reporting, evaluation, and fee requirements associated with the Accreditation of the organization. Ensures that all procurements utilizing the purchase card are within the authorized spending limits and documented with a Purchase Card order in IFCAP system within the required time frame. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. In order to qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized Experience for this position is experience managing budget as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or purchase card holder; keeping meeting minutes; and utilizing computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Offices). Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR Combination of Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education above a Master's Degree and specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level to qualify for this position? (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementBudget AdministrationManages and Organizes InformationPlanning and EvaluatingWorkforce Planning 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. 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

IMPORTANT: 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 Northern Indiana HCS 1700 East 38th Street Marion, IN 46953 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]