The Supervisory Management & Program Analyst position is located at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System (NMVAHCS). Supports over 720 employees assigned to the seven in­patient wards and units. The incumbent will serve in a developmental assignment, to provide the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of routine and non-routine assignments at the next higher grade.

Duties

Duties may include but not limited to the following: Directly supervises 7 administrative staff and is second level supervisor for 4 other administrative staff. Supports up to 720 employees. Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing development of performance standards, writing position/functional descriptions and performance appraisals, through coordinated efforts with Nursing Service staff. Exercises significant responsibilities in advising, influencing, and convincing Nurse Managers. Administrative Officer, Chief Nurses, and the ADPCS on a multitude of issues such as the high dollar equipment needs and prioritization of that equipment, FTEE management, the Organizational Chart and lines of authority, and employee hires and vacancies. Coordinates and assists in developing in-service training for Nursing Service units, sections and programs, ensuring development of appropriate curricula to meet the professional needs of staff and correct any deficiencies identified through the internal or external monitors or performance measures. Responsible for ongoing awareness of current Joint Commission, and other external review organizations' standards and ensuring that the service is in compliance with such standards. Prepares for and presents documentation of compliance to external review organization survey teams. Develops plans for corrective action on any item or recommendation made by a survey team, and assists in the implementation, and follow-up reassessment of such corrective action(s). Coordinates efforts to develop and maintain a Quality Improvement Program responsive to expectations driven by recognized internal and external performance measures. Assists the ACNs and other staff in the preparation and development of scheduled reports to appropriate authorities. Reviews interim and final report for submission and ensure they are submitted by proposed deadlines. Leads meetings, analyzes work products and work flow, and implements measures to improve production, eliminate bottlenecks and barriers or increase or improve the quality of the work directed. Provides instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: 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#: Supervisory Management & Program Analyst/PD50025O 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, 11/03/2023. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency/effectiveness of program operations or substantive administrative support functions and organization structures; knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources in the area studied; knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organizations; skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; skill to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve work operations in a program or support setting; skill to apply knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments.. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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. 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 masters degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementCommunicationCritical ThinkingPerformance Management 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: This work is primarily sedentary, although some light 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

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 Raymond G Murphy Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1501 San Pedro Drive, Southeast Albuquerque, NM 87108 US
• Name: Mark Van Huss
• Phone: (808) 336-1335
• Email: [email protected]