This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center (RVAMC), in the Neurology Service. The Neurology Service is comprised of several sub-specialty sections such as General Neurology, Stroke/Vascular Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine, Epilepsy, Headache, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders and Sleep Disorders with various programs.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a management advisor and primary point of contact responsible for providing administrative leadership and coordination for the Neurology Service. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for initial development, monitoring, and reporting of internal controls taken to eliminate or reduce administrative inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Monitors and evaluates various clinical and administrative performance measurements. Conducts and facilitates quality improvement initiatives utilizing strategic management practices and techniques to meet organizational and program goals. Identifies existing and potential problem areas, conducts in-depth research and analysis, identifies trends and system gaps. Provides recommendations and develops alternative actions plans that are consistent with established policies. Monitors implementation of approved corrective actions and keeps management officials informed on progress and results. Coordinates with management the delivery of patient care activities provided by the staff. Conducts and participates in various studies and audits in collaboration with VA organizations such as JCAHO, ORH and VACO/ COE. Responsible for interpreting, developing, implementing, and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies. Serves as a Human Resources liaison on behalf of the service concerning personnel related functions. Responsible for initiating classification, maintaining position descriptions, recruitment and staffing, performance management, awards, pay/leave administration, training, travel, workers' compensation, and other employee and labor relations matters. Ensures training and orientation are completed for all employees. Prepares the Neurology budget projections based on studies of past expenditures, knowledge of service requirements, changes in workload, and future goals of the service. Oversees and maintains space, equipment, and supplies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD015710 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/03/2024. 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. 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 at a GS-09 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations, such as those pertaining to areas of responsibility, channels of communication, delegation of authority, routing of correspondence, filing systems, and storage of files and records. Analyzes the issues in the assignment, selects and applies accepted analytical techniques to the resolution of procedural problems affecting the efficiency, effectiveness, or productivity of the organization and/or workers studied. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. 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 a Bachelor's degree. You may qualify at a GS-11 based on your experience, education or a combination of as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Knowledge and ability to develop, modify, and implement policies, procedures, and work methods involving administrative and clinical operations. Knowledge of VA regulations, policies, and pertinent laws that affect Neurology related services. Knowledge of Neurology service and subspecialty program sections' healthcare delivery systems, mission, goals, interrelationship, and operations. Knowledge of management and administrative policies, practices, theories, and techniques related to workforce utilization. Knowledge of financial management and budget administration sufficient to analyze and evaluate continual changes in program funding. Knowledge of fiscal, timekeeping, leave and payroll administration (VATAS/GOVTA) policies and procedures. 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.B or J.D, if related. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond that supports qualifying at this level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:Administration and ManagementCreative ThinkingCustomer ServiceTechnical Competence 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: The work is primarily sedentary. However, some duties require walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting (less than 20 pounds). Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to assist in moving portable tables, chairs, or audio-visual equipment for use by the service. 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 Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Shawanna Reynolds
• Phone: 804-924-5254
• Email: [email protected]