This position is located at Four Corners Regional Health Center, Division of Information Technology, Shiprock Service Unit in Red Mesa, Arizona. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising, managing, planning and directing the information management system that involves all computer, telecommunications and data communications support for the Health Center.

Duties

Responsible for information security and compliance with standards mandated by Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Human & Health Services (HHS)/Indian Health Service (IHS) agency wide laws, regulations and policies. Updates yearly Annual Acquisition Plan (AAP), 4 year life cycle plan and maintains a program budget that include personnel, service/equipment, supply purchases, travel, training, contractual agreements, etc Participates with key staff members of the Service Unit which includes representation from medical, nursing, general services, finance, and business office in the formulation of policies, program and procedures related to the overall computing systems, telecommunication and data collection systems Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the operating activities of the department. Sets and monitors short/long term goals, priorities, prepares realistic schedules for completion of projects and controls workload. Provides special instructions on difficult or different activities, and answers technical questions about work assignments. Responsible for formulating and implementing the overall computer, telecommunication and data collections system program to satisfy IHS requirements and priorities necessary to support both clinical and administrative program functions. Identifies and reports deficiencies and implements Quality Improvement processes related to IT deficiencies.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience. Education: Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all IT positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND, Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience at GS-11 or equivalent. Examples include: Supervising staff, budget/acquisition knowledge, experience with Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process, in-depth working knowledge and working experience of agency Massachusetts General Hospital Utility Multi-Programming System (MUMPS) and UNIX programs, Network Administration, Windows servers, Hyper-V and VMWare servers, Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration and implementation per Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards, RS232, Telecommunications, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Systems. Knowledge and management of the structures and work processes involved in the facilities subsystems (e.g., Pharmacy, Patient Registration, Case Management, Contract Health, Third Party Billing, Admit Discharge and Transfer (ADT), QMAN, File man) so as to recognize probable conflicts. SUPERVISORY OR MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Candidates should possess proficiency or the potential to develop proficiency in these competencies prior to entry into a supervisory position. Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Customer Service - Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Decisiveness - Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions. Flexibility - Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Integrity/Honesty - Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Interpersonal skills - Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Problem solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Resilience - Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Four Corners Regional Health Center HCR 61 Box 30 TeecNosPos, AZ 86514 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]