The Program Specialist is an important member of the Surgery Service team and is responsible for developing, supplying and managing the Service users.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to : Delegates the complete responsibility for daily operational activities related to computer hardware and software for inpatient, outpatient and USF Ambulatory Surgery Center Services. Responsible for providing assistant to Surgery Service staff for software packages which include, TMS, Microsoft Office, VISTA, etc. Coordinates the Contingency plan for computer downtime and develops a manual back-up system of operations for all twelve surgical sections and operating room. Compiles information, data collection of all documentation needed for Residents, Fellows, medical Students and works with Quality management for trends with Supervision required for this program. Performs work involving the collection, compilation, tracking and/or reporting of data and statistical information in relation to the house staff and all other trainee programs. Responsible for the distribution of schedules generated through the House Staff programs. Conducts annual audits of computer equipment, printers, copiers, fax machines, cameras and will promptly investigate any lost or missing items and develop standard operational procedures for maintaining and keeping secure. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4pm 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#: Program Specialist/PD059380 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, 11/22/2023. 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 as described below: pecialized 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: Experience writing documents that are clear and concise. Experience multi-tasking and prioritizing assignments. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques. Experience using performance improvement tools to develop effective workplace practices. Experience using qualitative and quantitative techniques. OR Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B. or J.D., 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 . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Interpersonal SkillsManages and Organizes InformationProblem Solving 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. ***Please note: You must have the time in grade AND specialized experience(or educational substitute) to meet minimum qualifications*** Time in Grade IS NOT a substitute for Specialized 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: Work is primarily sedentary. Assignments involve some limited day travel to alternate facilities within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System. 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 James A Haley Veterans Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard Tampa, FL 33612 US
• Name: Amanda Barrios
• Phone: (717) 272-6621 X4953
• Email: [email protected]