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This position serves as a Regulatory Specialist in the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Veterans Health Administration. The incumbent helps VHA Program Offices identify the need for, draft, and promulgate all regulations. The incumbent will also assist in the drafting and publishing of VHA directives.
Learn more about this agency02/16/2023 to 02/23/2023
$116,393 - $151,308 per year
Salary reflects the lowest possible salary - "Rest of the US" scale; Salary may be adjusted based on the selectee's location.
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
CBZY-11847018-23-HDM
707236300
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
This announcement will close on February 23, 2023 , the first 150 applications have been received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after 11:59p.m. Eastern Time on the date in which the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.
The incumbent performs the following major duties and responsibilities:
Knowledge of VHA's program offices mission, goals, procedures, authorizing legislation, regulations, and functions.
Knowledge of legal research and writing, including use of public legal databases and Westlaw.
Assists program offices in developing and drafting documents that meet the requirements of the Administrative Procedures Act, relevant Executive Orders, other regulatory sections, and VA and VHA mandates regarding the content and format of regulations.
Drafts and/or revises policies where appropriate in order to ensure policy is internally consistent and is consistent with other VA or VHA policies, strategic goals, initiatives, etc.
Responsible to ensure VHA compliance with the PRA, which requires incumbent to identify whether information collections require PRA compliance, including reviewing legislation, proposed regulations, policy statements, forms and other materials.
Responsible for the improvement of the process and procedures attendant to this position, and must prepare regular, evidence-based analyses/presentations to support modifications to business practices, streamline business processes, and developing metrics and data to support such materials and analysis. These presentations may be shared with senior VHA leadership. Incumbent is responsible for all other duties that affect the scope of this position, and therefore may be assigned related duties.
Ensure appropriate services and program offices have had the opportunity to review or comment, have provided necessary data and analysis, and that concerns from all levels of the agency have been thoroughly solicited and addressed.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. -4:30pm
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD01743A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume
Transcript
Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee dated 01/02/23 or later
o ATTENTION: You may need to submit more than one SF-50 if we cannot verify you meet
time-in-grade (TIG) by your most recent SF-50 dated 01/02/23 or later. For example, if
your most recent SF-50 is a General Adjustment, we need your most recent SF-50 dated
01/03/23 and another SF-50 to verify TIG. Examples of SF-50s for TIG verification include
your last within-grade increase or promotion to highest grade held. Promotion shows
when you started the grade level and a within-grade increase verifies you were at that
grade level for at least one year. Failure to provide your most recent SF-50 dated
01/03/23 or later and other SF-50s to verify TIG will result in you being disqualified.
We cannot verify time-in-grade based only on the grade and step you are currently on.
- CTAP/ICTAP documentation
- If you are a current or former Federal employee applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements. Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:
o Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or
o Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or
o SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old
- If prior military service, include all copies of your DD-214 or proof of service, as well as proof of disability if applicable
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
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.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/23/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11847018.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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