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Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC) drives talent management throughout VHA, by providing consultation, influencing VA Human Resources (HR) policy development; and providing oversight, operational guidance, workforce planning, HR management systems, and HR model services. WMC designs and delivers systems, infrastructure, and programs that enable VHA to deliver premier healthcare services through a motivated, highly qualified, and engaged workforce.
09/30/2019 to 10/15/2019
$127,914 - $192,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
00
Yes
Yes
VA-SES-19-10615488-AB
547264800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals.
The Executive Director, Human Capital Management is organizationally assigned to the Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC) Office in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Serves as a VHA key strategic advisor on human capital and is committed to designing, developing, and implementing those models and guides that will attract, develop and retain quality employees and ensure a high-performing workplace.
The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining accountability for the performance and conduct of all individuals who occupy senior management positions.
Focuses on human capital issues impacting the clinical environment in VHA emphasizing the health care technical and leadership competencies required for government administration, healthcare administration, accrediting and oversight agencies, cultural assimilation, local community responsibilities, healthcare policy and healthcare industry competition.
Serves as a principal advisor to VHA, and VA components including Office of Information Technology (OI&T) executive leadership on human resources initiatives, healthcare infrastructures, healthcare administrative procedures, and occupational policies covered under Title 5 and Title 38.
The incumbent represents VHA, and components of VA involving OI&T on a variety of councils and boards to address sensitive healthcare delivery program systems and disseminate healthcare policies across the Agency.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/QA.aspx?fid=fcd37029-d607-4fec-a8d6-faecbdb08eef&pid=6d668276-0086-49e3-aa1e-bccfb2bcb379.
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 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.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 10/15/2019 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 complete an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
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/547264800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
