This multi-incumbent position is nationally standardized and receives guidance and oversight on program requirements from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) - the single Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) office that oversees the statutory obligation under 38 USC 7302 to train health care professionals for VA and the nation. This position supports the Designated Education Officer and Health Professions Education Officer.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/27/2023. 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-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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. 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. To qualify at the GS-06 grade, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing support by establishing, maintaining, and evaluating the quality of health professions training programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of VHA, laws, policies, regulations, and precedents, applicable to health care and Health Professions Education Office (HPEO) programs to perform complex support duties associated with the management and control of resources. Processes a wide variety of transactions for various work for HPT in HPEO. The ability to interpret and apply regulatory and procedural requirements to process unusually difficult and complicated transactions. To qualify at the GS-07 grade, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher. Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: performing a variety of office management and administrative duties in support of HPEO. Assure the flow of information and required actions are completed or referred to the appropriate individuals for action. Respond to time-sensitive requests within established timeframes and initiates actions to resolve identified problems leading to improved office productivity. Perform administrative management work, such as program or office planning, assessment of administrative processes or issues, and serves as the owner and manager of office mail groups, executive correspondence control, liaison, special projects, timekeeping, scheduling and managing calendars, human resources, procurement, and process improvements. Provide program support for functions related to the administration of HPEO funding, accreditation, appointment process, and affiliate relationships in accordance with VHA OAA directives, handbooks, policies, memos, and notices, The Joint Commission Standards, and accreditation standards for multiple health professions. Administratively support staff conducting the technical work necessary to administer OAA program office special purpose funding, proper appointment and on- and off-boarding of HPTs, payment of stipends for VA paid HPTs, disbursement payment to affiliates for without compensation (WOC) HPTs, supervision of HPTs, maintaining accreditation standards, establishing academic affiliation agreements with health professions schools and programs, and fostering a culture of safety. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementBudget AdministrationClerical 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. 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/. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking in offices, hospitals, and similar. Some employees may carry light items. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Boulevard Dublin, GA 31021 US
• Name: Chinaqua Winborn
• Phone: 334-590-5615
• Email: [email protected]