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Summary
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.
The Executive Director, Office of Rural Health within the Office of the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health (ADUSH) for Policy and Planning provides oversight and guidance in matters related to rural health care within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Office leads the development and implementation of tools and services to address health care needs of Veterans in rural and highly rural areas. The incumbent exercises the leadership as well as managerial role for researching, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs to improve the access and delivery of health care services for Veterans in rural and highly rural areas.
The Executive Director, Office of Rural Health (ORH) manages and is responsible for oversight of the ORH budget of over $250 million dollars. The incumbent oversees the evaluation of the programs and practices of effective rural health care delivery systems and is responsible for collaborating in the design, development, and implementation of system-wide policies, regulations, guidelines, funding awards, and other information or actions that influence the efficient functioning of rural health services within the VA health care system. The incumbent is also responsible for extensive coordination and integration of work products related to rural health policies/programs. It is necessary for the incumbent to make major recommendations that have a direct impact on the current and future success of rural health care for this health care system and enrolled Veterans. The Executive Director, ORH leads and directs the work of 11 professional and support personnel in VA Central Office, of which one is the Deputy Director, ORH. In addition, the Executive Director oversees the field based Directors at the two Veterans Rural Health Resource Centers.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 2 position and the salary range is $124,406 - $180,700. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
01/02/2018 to 01/16/2018
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Salary
$124,406 - $187,000 per year
This is a pay band 2 position, the salary range is $124,406 - $172,100. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized. http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Announcement number
VA-SES-18--10108209-AB
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Control number
487795800
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Duties
The Executive Director, Office of Rural Health, is responsible to the Deputy Chief Policy and Planning Officer as well as the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Policy and Planning. The responsibilities includes, but are not limited to:
- Leads, manages and directs the planning, development and implementation of the Office of Rural Health to address health care needs of Veterans in rural and highly rural areas.
- Researches, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates policies and programs to improve the access and delivery of health care services for Veterans in rural and highly rural areas.
- Improves communication and coordination among key VA health providers and medical administrators within and across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
- Works closely with other key VA officials on cross-cutting programs and issues and is responsible for the planning, direction, coordination, development, and implementation of rural health programs and projects.
- Works with other Federal, state and private sector organizations to leverage resources and advance the health of rural Veterans.
- Serves as VHA subject matter expert in all areas related to rural health care, and is the primary point of contact between VHA and congressional offices and committees, as well as other Federal agencies and government health care providers, such as the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Enhances access to health care services for Veterans in rural and highly rural areas through services such as Telehealth and mental health care.
- Provides health assessment data to promote and enhance information-based health care policy and planning, and to improve the capacity of rural and highly rural health care.
- Collects and analyzes information related to the specific needs of rural health care clinicians and other staff.
- Leads and coordinates technical, professional, and administrative teams established to conduct comprehensive studies on patient care in rural and highly rural settings; the conclusions of which may include recommendations for management decisions relative to the design, development, curtailment or modification of patient care delivery strategies.
- Oversees and monitors the distribution of funds appropriated by Congress for rural health initiatives within VHA. Provides technical and policy advice on health care financing and rural health care proposals reflecting VHA's objectives and priorities.
- Reviews, revises, and develops testimony, legislative proposals and supporting materials related to rural health care for introduction by VA and presented at hearings and other outside activities and meetings. Develops legislative position papers and decision documents representing the position of the Office of the ADUSH for Policy and Planning, Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health, and the Under Secretary for Health on a variety of complex issues related to rural health care that have significant national impact and involve several functional areas in VHA and other components of the Department.
- Provides liaison between VA and the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee (reference Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972), and is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with the Committee.
- Briefs and advises the Deputy Chief Policy and Planning Officer and the ADUSH for Policy and Planning on substantive rural health issues in preparation for research, development, policy, planning, management, and funding decisions.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
All groups of qualified individuals.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US citizenship is required.
- One year probationary period required for initial SES appointment.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Successful completion of background investigation and drug screening.
- Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required.
- May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately. Additional information on ECQs is available at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Results model outlined in the guide. It is recommended that you draft your ECQs in a Word document and then upload into the system.
1. Leading Change: The 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.
2. Leading People: The 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.
3. Results Driven: The 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.
4. Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions: The 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.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ)s: In addition, all applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following TQ(s). 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 managing a large public or private sector organization that administers complex, rules-based benefits or services, etc. It is recommended that you draft your TQ(s) in a word document and then upload into the system.
TQ1: Expert professional managerial experience in Health Care Administration, which includes formulation, analysis, and development of health care delivery programs.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicant must possess the following technical and executive core qualifications. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive level assignments such as director of a regional office, medical facility or program manager. An individual's total experience, education and volunteer work experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the 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; 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.
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.
Additional information
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: http://www.usajobs.gov.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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/or proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the OPM administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduate of a Senior Executive (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. 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.
Education requirements and/or substitution as described below is not applicable for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 01/16/2018 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.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online:
1. You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers to the questionnaire (refer to link for instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. The form URL is http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
2. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10108209
3. Print your resume and required documents.
4. Fax to (478) 757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
Agency contact information
Angelita Bennett
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Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
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 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 Qualification Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/ former SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
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/or proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the OPM administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduate of a Senior Executive (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. 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.
Education requirements and/or substitution as described below is not applicable for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 01/16/2018 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.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online:
1. You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers to the questionnaire (refer to link for instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. The form URL is http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf .
2. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10108209
3. Print your resume and required documents.
4. Fax to (478) 757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
Agency contact information
Angelita Bennett
- Address
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Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US
Next steps
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 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 Qualification Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/ former SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Agency contact information
Angelita Bennett
- Address
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Veterans Health Administration - 1007
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20420
US