This position is located at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center (VA ACC) in Columbus, Ohio, under the Behavioral Health Service within the Community Outreach Division. The incumbent functions as a Management and Program Analyst for programs within the Community Outreach Division, including the Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV), HUD-VASH and Vocational Programs.

Duties

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. Data Analysis (35%) Formulates recommendations for modifying, revising, or implementing procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Community Outreach Division program operations. Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the division's operations. Receives and processes documents and reports in accordance with established procedures. Establishes the necessary facts and links those facts to the appropriate solution of assigned problems and issues while continuously deciding whether sufficient information has been gathered to substantiate findings. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of Community Outreach Division program operations in meeting the established goals and objectives of the Division. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates such areas as proposed changes in mission and operating procedures. Tracks and trends fiscal monitors for Community Outreach Division programs, with special emphasis on Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) tracking for Veterans in Chronically Mentally Ill VERA categories. Establishes tracking mechanisms for these monitors. Assists with quality improvement activities, including, but not limited to, completion and compilation of peer review materials and creation of quality improvement tools and methods. Data Management (45%) Serves as the primary point of contact for Homeless Operations Management System (HOMES) for the Community Outreach Division programs. Serves as the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator for the Columbus and Balance of State Continuums of Care, ensuring homeless programs operate within the guidelines outlined in the project. Develops and monitors data collection systems and reports for monitoring workload and productivity. Assures that appropriate regulations are applied, back-up data are available, and reports are submitted on a timely basis. Independently prepares progress reports on routine and special projects. Periodically reviews existing reports and their instructions to ensure that reports are submitted correctly. Evaluates management data from these systems to track and trend outcome measures within these programs. Administrative Support (20%) Assists the Community Outreach Division Director with continuous readiness for program and division audits, including but not limited to program reviews by CARF and VISN. Assists in the development and maintenance of program-level standard operating procedures. Provides coverage for ADD and ADPAC's in their absence. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm 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#: Management and Program Analyst/PD03638O 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, 10/30/2024. 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. 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 possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience related to the duties of this Management and Program Analyst position that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. 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: Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, Knowledge and skill working in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint software applications, Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate with staff, Knowledge of the principles of process improvement and quality assurance in health care, Ability to implement, evaluate, and coordinate quality assurance and process improvement activities. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (Transcript Required) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and graduate level education to meet the total requirements. (Transcript Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: 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. Typically, the incumbent sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, book, small parts; or driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: Chaunice Pollard
• Phone: 614-257-5200 X5867
• Email: [email protected]