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The Under Secretary for Health leads the country's largest integrated health care system and is directly responsible to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration. The terms of appointment, qualifications, and pay are stipulated by law (38 USC § 305). The position serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States. Total compensation will be determined by the individual's qualifications.
Learn more about this agency10/18/2021 to 10/25/2021
$1 - $1 per year
Salary will be determined based on the appointee's qualifications and experience.
EX 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent - The USH is a presidential appointee subject to Senate confirmation. The position serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States.
Full-time
Excepted
3
Yes
Yes
21-VA-PAS-11268259-USH
617652300
The Under Secretary for Health (USH) is responsible for the leadership and direction of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the Nation's largest integrated health care system. The four statutory missions of VHA are: 1) to develop, maintain, and operate a national health care delivery system for eligible veterans; 2) to administer a program of education and training for health care personnel; 3) to administer a health care research and development program focused on improving Veterans' health and well-being; and 4) to provide contingency support for the nation's health care during times of war or national emergency.
The USH assures delivery of timely, appropriate, cost-effective services to more than 9 million veterans enrolled in VA health care. VHA has a special responsibility to care for and support research to improve the well-being of veterans with service-connected disabilities and is responsible for specialized services such as care for spinal cord injury, mental illness, substance abuse, polytrauma and other conditions.
The VA health care system provides care and social support services to 9 million enrolled veterans through a system of 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), 300 Vet (readjustment and counseling) Centers and 70 mobile Vet Centers, over 100 VA nursing homes (known as Community Living Centers) and multiple programs to support older veterans at home, 103 VA Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs, 7 Centralized Mail Out Pharmacies, all of which are administered through 18 regional networks, a national headquarters and other support offices. In addition, the VA health care system is a national leader in integrating multiple virtual care options, a capability that matured rapidly responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional Agency Contacts:
Angelita Bennett
Angelita.Bennett@va.gov
(202) 379-6248
or
Bari Williams
Bari.Williams@va.gov
(202) 461-7864
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Minimum qualifications.
Step 2: Screening by Executive Board to determine group of candidates to be considered by the Commission.
Step 3: The Commission interviews the most qualified candidates.
Step 4: The Commission recommends the final candidates for consideration by the Secretary and the President.
You will be evaluated based upon your resume, application or curriculum vitae, and an interview if invited to appear before the Commission.
A complete application for this position includes the following items: Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date 10/25/2021 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, complete the online questionnaire, and submit 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.
OR
You may e-mail your application to VAUSH@va.gov
The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview with the Commission.
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/617652300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
"SERVING OUR NATION'S VETERANS"
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, UNDER SECRETARY FOR HEALTH
The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently accepting applications for the position of Under Secretary for Health of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
The USH is a presidential appointee subject to Senate confirmation. Candidates for the Under Secretary position must be visionary leaders who have demonstrated an ability to conceptualize and implement the Secretary's vision, and are dynamic advocates who can move an ambitious agenda forward to meet the needs of our Nation's veterans.
The Under Secretary for Health leads the country's largest integrated health care system and is directly responsible to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the Veterans Health Administration. The terms of appointment, qualifications, and pay are stipulated by law (38 USC § 305). The position serves at the pleasure of the President of the United States. Total compensation will be determined by the individual's qualifications.
