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The VA Caribbean Healthcare System provides services to a population of 150,000 Veterans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In FY 2008, the VA Caribbean Healthcare System registered 66,955 unique patients with 11,428 inpatient treated and provided 927,072 outpatient visits at all clinic areas in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
In addition to our main facility in San Juan, we offer services in multispecialty clinics and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC). These clinics are located in:
Arecibo
Mayagüez
Guayama
Ponce
St. Croix
St. Thomas
Utuado
Ceiba
Comerio
Vieques
This announcement requires you to submit a RESUME and TQ narrative. See specific information under the "How to Apply" section.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 1 position and the salary range is $119,554 - $179,700. This position is eligible for Critical Pay, extending the salary range up to $196,300. This assignment includes a cost of living allowance.
A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive and/or Appraised Value Offer may be authorized.
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10/27/2017 to 11/13/2017
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Travel to meetings representing the Medical Center.
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. For more information go to HYPERLINK http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent - Senior Executive Service (SES)
Full-time - Full Time
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VA-SES-17-2019862-HD
482697500
The Health System Administrator (Medical Center Director) is responsible to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Director. The position requires the effective and economical direction, control, and operation of the VA Medical Center (VAMC). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Full delegated line authority and responsibility for executive level management of the VAMC. Overall responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling, reviewing, evaluating, and improving medical, administrative, and support operations of the medical facility.
· Makes final decisions which have a direct and substantial impact on the healthcare organization and programs. Such decisions affect the nature, scope, and quality of patient care programs and activities.
· Establishes VAMC policies and procedures consistent with the VISN, Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and VA corporate guidelines.
· Determines program goals and objectives, and develops short-range and long-range plans for achieving strategic direction consistent with the VISN, VHA and VA Strategic, Performance and Operating goals.
· Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with other Federal government agencies, local and state governments, community organizations and other health care providers in VAMC's service area.
· Fosters positive relations with the news media, Congressional staff, service organizations, and volunteer groups.
· As the Equal Employment Officer (EEO) for the VAMC, the Director has important motivational and executive leadership responsibilities with respect to planning, directing, reviewing, evaluating, and improving the EEO and other special employment initiatives required by statute, regulations, and policy.
A. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
ECQ 1. LEADING CHANGE: Ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2. LEADING PEOPLE: Ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3. RESULTS DRIVEN: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4. BUSINESS ACUMEN: Ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Applicants may focus on resource management, with particular emphasis on financial management (budget).
ECQ 5. BUILDING COALITIONS: Ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Applicants may demonstrate that they have external contacts as well as internal interactions.
B. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TO): All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the TQ(s) below, not to exceed 2 pages. Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. It is recommenced that you draft your TQs in word document and then upload into the system.
TQ: Knowledge of mission, organization, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems, and the ability to manage and direct a large health care facility.
Other Requirements:
Drug Testing: All non-VA applicants tentatively selected for VA 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.
Eligibility will be based on clear and concise accomplishments that emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments (with results), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Your resume must not exceed FIVE pages including an optional cover letter. Any information in excess WILL NOT be considered or evaluated.
Applicants can obtain a sample resume along with additional information regarding the Executive Core Qualifications on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp.
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; 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.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: http://www.usajobs.gov.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov.eeo.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN NARRATIVE OF THE TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR A POSITION.
"We strongly encourage you to apply online. Your complete application must be received by 11:59pm EST on the closing date in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL LOCATIONS.
To begin click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all requireded 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.
If you cannot apply online::
1, Click the following link to view and print questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire
2. Print your resume and required documents.
3. Fax to (478) 757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we can receive them right-side up.
You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX. The form URL is http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf fill/OPM1203fx.pdf. Please note you may also call USAJOBS at (703) 724-1850 to have the OPM Form 1203-FX mailed to you; however, this is not a practical alternative if the announcement is nearing its closing date. After the introduction on the recording, press 1, and listen for instructions to request the form.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Resume addressing all of the ECQs (not exceed 5 pages): MANDATORY.
Step 2. Technical Qualification(s): MANDATORY FOR ALL APPLICANTS.
Step 3. Subsequent interviews will be scheduled for the Best Qualified applicants in late November.
Step 4. Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening such as background and reference checks)
Step 5: OPM Qualifications Review Board, if Applicable.
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY executive core qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (the results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume.
2. SUBMIT a separate narrative response to address the technical qualification.
3. Complete responses to the Online Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire
All material must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
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 11:59pm EST on the closing date.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, login in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, assessment questionnaire, and required documents to (478)757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers (refer to below link for Instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX). The form URL is: http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf. Please note you may also call USAJOBS by Phone at (703) 724-1850 to have the OPM Form 1203-FX mailed to you; however, this is not a practical alternative if the announcement is nearing its closing date. After the introduction on the recording, press 1, and listen for instructions to request the form.
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 outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members and recommended to VA ERB for structured interview. The VA ERB panel will recommend a list of Best Qualified to the selecting official for final review/selection.
Best Qualified Applicants referred to the selecting official will be notified in a separate email to start preparation of their Executive Core Qualifications document for submission to CSEMO for review.
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/482697500. 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 borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"-by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. The Medical Center Director positions are located in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
