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This position is organizationally located in the VISN's Human Resources Recruitment & Placement (R&P) Shared Services Unit (SSU) reporting to the VISN Associate or Deputy Chief HR Officer. This position functions as the R&P SSU Chief responsible for managing the Network R&P Unit comprised of at least four R&P Sections providing services, support, and advice in support of all the VISN Medical Centers (MC) and community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), as well as the Veteran's Canteen service.
Learn more about this agency07/10/2023 to 07/20/2023
$128,931 - $167,608 per year
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
CBSU-12039417-23-NO
736300400
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Open to current/permanent employees of the Department of Veteran Affairs. First area of consideration is VISN 19 HR Employees. Second area of consideration is all VHA Employees.
Program Management 25%
Analyzes the R&P SSU and overall national trends and changes to the R&P concepts and philosophies. Develops changes in procedures, techniques, implementation, and administration of the program as deemed fit, particularly as emerging information and strategies are identified. Evaluates and determines impact, direct and indirect, on the total program of new legislation, executive and regulatory issuances. Keeps apprised of Network-wide staffing issues and of frequent and rapid fluctuations in today's healthcare industry. Evaluates known problems, deficiencies, and inadequacies.
Serves as VISN's focal point for R&P program enhancement. Providing a central focus for strategic initiatives to meet current and future missions staffing needs. Uses workforce assessments (such as demographic, skill/gap, and trend analysis) to develop succession, placement, and recruitment strategies and subsequently integrates these into the long-range planning and budgeting processes. Based on continuing analysis of the environment; develops program strategies and associated goals and objectives for effecting and managing positive change.
Advisory/Consultation Services 25%
As the recognized VISN expert on R&P and Staffing programs, provides continuing advice and guidance in areas which include, but are not limited to, employment policy, appointment authorities, recruitment and staffing; various affirmative employment programs (e.g., Special Federal Recruitment Program, summer hire, Veterans Readjustment Appointments, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, handicapped, cooperative education, upward mobility); employment of special category personnel such as physicians, nurses, research primary investigators; part-time employment policy.
Supervisory Duties 50%
Plans and directs SSU R&P operations. Provides guidance and renders decisions on complex determinations unresolved by subordinates on a continuous basis through review of completed work and assessment of results obtained maintaining a high level of work production in the unit. The incumbent advises managers across the Network on ways to improve productivity, effectiveness and efficiency of program operations and recommends changes to work assignments. Encourages and acts upon employee suggestions for work improvement. Recommends/makes selections for subordinate staff. Recommends awards or bonuses for subordinate personnel. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies and arranges development and other training needs of employees. Counsels subordinates, develops performance standards and rates staff. Schedules vacations and approves leave of subordinates.
Develops and provides supervisory training to supervisors/managers within all levels of the organization across the Network on Human Resources policy and procedures, as well as theory and principles of management. Serves as a mentor to supervisors in the development of their management skills. Constant and continual changes in technology require the incumbent to update work processes and procedures. The evolving HR environment requires increased use of technology, necessitating extensive training and guidance of the subordinate HR supervisors, HR Specialists and HR Assistants to ensure and maintain proficiency.
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Compressed/Flexible: Available
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 not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory HR Specialist- R&P Branch Chief/PD99972S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
Qualifying education for the GS-0201 series includes courses and programs in HR, HR development, HR management, business, business management/administration, industrial relations, labor relations, industrial psychology, organizational psychology, organizational development, management, organizational behavior, pre-law/law, legal studies, health care management/administration, public administration, public policy, human services, leadership and/or humanities.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix F1; Human Resources Specialist Qualification Standards GS-0201. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced 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/ " target="_blank">"http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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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 07/20/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12039417.
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.
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.
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Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19) offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work. If you are interested in a career that offers an integrated patient-centered approach while providing compassionate and state of the art care to Veterans through leadership and program development, we welcome you to apply. By serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans, we fulfill President Lincoln's promise, "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan."
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