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Summary
READY FOR A HEALTHY CAREER OPPORTUNITY?
Are you a high-performing executive, skilled strategist, and collaborative relationship builder with an exceptional record of delivering optimal results and measurable outcomes? Are you a proven leader, an excellent communicator, and a natural motivator who views challenge as opportunity? Do you have that special ability for recognizing and cultivating talent...and inspiring greatness in others? If so, we may have the perfect career opportunity for you!
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
10/18/2018 to 11/19/2018
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Salary
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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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— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-Time
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Service
Senior Executive
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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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Drug test
No
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Announcement number
IHS-19-HQ-10335788-SES
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Control number
514152500
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
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Native Americans
Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
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Duties
The Indian Health Service (IHS) provides comprehensive health services to over 1.9 million American Indian/Alaska Native (Al/AN) people through a system of IHS, Tribal and Urban (I/T/U) operated facilities and programs. This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), IHS. OIT is responsible for advising the Director, IHS and senior IHS leadership on all aspects of information technology (IT) and health IT (HIT) and ensuring IHS compliance with IT and HIT-related Federal laws, regulations and policies. OIT develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, plans budgets, standards, and architecture for IT and HIT in the IHS. OIT leads and is responsible for the design, development, acquisition, implementation, and support of IHS information systems and HIT services used in the delivery of direct patient care, population health, and the generation of 3rd party revenue exceeding $1B annually for the IHS. OIT is responsible for the leadership, direction, and management of the IHS IT Security program to protect the Information and resources of the IHS. OIT participates in cross-government initiatives and collaborates with Federal, Tribal, State, and other partners in order to effectively and efficiently serve Al/AN people. They direct the acquisition, development, enhancement, deployment, support and training for information systems that support health services and business operations at IHS, Tribal, and Urban health programs across the country. They provide electronic health records (EHR), clinical decision support, health information exchange, and related technologies to IHS customers. They also direct and ensure the availability, performance, and security of critical information, infrastructure which supports health programs serving almost 2 million patients in 36 states. The incumbent serves as the Advisor to the Director, IHS and senior leadership on effective, efficient, and successful IT strategies. Develops and enforces policies and procedures and establishes best practices for IT acquisition, implementation and utilization at his facilities across the country. He/She ensures security of government IT systems, privacy of patient information, and compliance with Federal laws, regulations and policies throughout the Indian health enterprise.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Requirements:Meet the educational/license requirement
Demonstrate ECQs and PTQs in resume
Submit BIA-4432 as proof of Indian Preference (if applicable)
Submit resume
Submit SF-50 (if applicable)
Qualifications
All competitive candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs), listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results.
Fundamental Competencies:
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.
Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):
This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume.
Fundamental Competencies:
Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
- 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.
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
IF SELECTED, you will be required to complete an ECQ package by drafting narratives for each of the ECQs and be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in order to be placed in this position. If you are currently serving in a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), you WILL NOT need to draft the ECQs.
Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs):
This position also requires that you possess PTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following PTQs must be evident in your resume.
- Demonstrated experience directing the development and implementation of Information Technology solutions and providing strategies to improved IT infrastructure in a complex health services environment including multiple types of services (inpatient, outpatient, and purchased care), including oversight of budget formulation, personnel management, and the implementation of policies to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated substantial experience formulating policies, goals, objectives and operational strategies, in decision making for Information Technology programs and emerging technology.
- Progressive experience in middle or senior management that included managing multiple organizational units.
- Demonstrated substantial experience guiding/advising senior management officials (such as headquarters' office directors) to ensure leadership in the support of other organizational levels, such as area offices, service units, or Tribal IT programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and writing, in an effective and timely manner, with various groups, including Tribes and tribal groups.
Additional information
Salary for Senior Executive Service positions varies depending on qualifications. The annual salary range may be found at the top of this announcement. This position may be eligible for performance bonuses and performance based pay adjustments.
The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Probationary Period
Selectee must serve a one-year probationary period unless s/he previously completed one year the Senior Executive Service.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
HHS inspires public confidence by maintaining high ethical principles, and all Federal Government employees are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct, that govern activities with outside organizations and reporting financial holdings. The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 also requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
Security and Background Requirements
If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Equality is held as one of the most important values at HHS. Selection for this, and any other position, will be based solely on merit. HHS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
If applying online poses a hardship to you, you may submit your application by contacting Stephanie Klingenberg at stephanie.klingenberg@ihs.gov
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact: Stephanie Klingenberg at stephanie.klingenberg@ihs.gov
Veteran's Preference
Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
Selective Service
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
Commissioned Corps Officers
If you are applying as a Commissioned Corps Officer and wish to remain in to Corps, you are not required to submit ECQs or PTQs however there must be sufficient information in your application to determine that you meet the criteria of both. If selected, you will not need to prepare responses to the ECQs.
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.
Applicants must provide evidence that they possess substantive experience which has provided knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration as well as specialized (managerial/liaison/legislative/communication) experience in the health services work directly related to this position.
Applicants must also demonstrate experience directing the development and implementation of Information Technology solutions and providing strategies to improved IT infrastructure in a complex health services environment . This experience must be evidenced by sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communication skills, good judgment, and experience interacting with government, non-government, and tribal officials. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, and non-governmental or tribal organizations.
To qualify, candidates must have had senior level experience that meets all of the following Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional Technical Qualifications. The experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
- Resume that contains your full name, address and phone number, and does not exceed the five (5) page limit;
- Cover Letter (optional);
- BIA 4432 (if applicable)
- Online Assessment Questionnaire. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10335788
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
- An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; and
- Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
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
- Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact: Stephanie Klingenberg at Stephanie.Klingenberg@ihs.gov.
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select the APPLICATIONS tab, and then click on the position title. The Application Status will display the status of your application and the details of the position and provide the option to access Additional Application Information. Select Additional Application Information to display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Agency contact information
Stephanie Klingenberg
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IHS Headquarter
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following documents to be considered for the position:
- Resume that contains your full name, address and phone number, and does not exceed the five (5) page limit;
- Cover Letter (optional);
- BIA 4432 (if applicable)
- Online Assessment Questionnaire. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10335788
NOTE: THE USAJOBS RESUME TEMPLATE MAY RESULT IN A RESUME BEING LONGER THAN FIVE PAGES. PLEASE VERIFY PAGE LENGTH BEFORE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.
Applicants who are currently, or were previously, Federal employees must also submit:
- An SF-50 showing your current or former civil service status; and
- Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
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.
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Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select the APPLICATIONS tab, and then click on the position title. The Application Status will display the status of your application and the details of the position and provide the option to access Additional Application Information. Select Additional Application Information to display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
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How to Apply
- Applicants must have a USAJOBS account to apply to this position. For more information on establishing a USAJOBS account; searching for and applying to HHS jobs; or understanding the federal hiring process, contact: Stephanie Klingenberg at Stephanie.Klingenberg@ihs.gov.
Submitting Your Application
To verify your application is complete, log in to your USAJOBS account, select the APPLICATIONS tab, and then click on the position title. The Application Status will display the status of your application and the details of the position and provide the option to access Additional Application Information. Select Additional Application Information to display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Once the online questionnaire is received, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent to the address on file.
Should you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact the HR Specialist listed at the end of this vacancy announcement at least 24 hours prior to vacancy close.
Agency contact information
Stephanie Klingenberg
- Address
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IHS Headquarter
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
US
Next steps
You will receive an email informing you of the receipt of your application. Highly qualified candidates may be referred for an interview and may be required to undergo a reference check. The OPM Executive Resources Board (ERB) may review results and make recommendations on final selections to the approving authority. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
Stephanie Klingenberg
- Address
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IHS Headquarter
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
US