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VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $132,522 to $183,300. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
Learn more about this agency08/18/2021 to 09/01/2021
$132,552 - $199,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized. For more information go to http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
VA-SES-11197705-21-AB
611445600
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Office of the Assistant Under Secretary for Health (AUSH) for Operations.
The ED/HOC provides leadership, direction, and oversight of the Healthcare Operations Center, which provides daily operational support to and management of the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, routine monitoring and analytics of operational, quality, and productivity metrics, and implementation of enterprise-wide initiatives. Collaborates with leaders across the Department to identify mutual goals and solutions that might improve efficiencies in healthcare operations and for the provision of medical services to Veterans as well as the nation.
The Executive Director, Healthcare Operations Center (ED/HOC) reports to the Deputy AUSH for Operations and is delegated broad authority to carry out responsibilities with established VHA guidelines and policies. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
Overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority for the oversight and administration of broad emerging, and/or critical Agency healthcare operations, to achieve specified goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and technical support to the AUSH and other staff in the formulation and administration of healthcare operations policies affecting VHA healthcare programs and activities.
Collaborates with all VHA Program Offices to develop long-range strategic plans for delivery of healthcare and daily operational monitoring of the entire VHA system.
Oversees Program Directors in the area of Field Operations.
Assists the Deputy AUSH for Operations in dealing with matters that extend well beyond the assigned program responsibility.
Fosters integration of state of the art, technology and innovative processes and systems to maintain and deliver the highest level of services.
Review and analyze health care data to assist with the care management and decision making related to health care operations.
Assists with monitoring and analyzing health care data to determine trends and patterns.
Prepares reports for executive leadership that illustrates trends, patterns and predictions relevant to data.
Collaborates with VHA Program Offices to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and develop policies for data governance.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 09/01/2021 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/611445600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
