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The MS operations are located at six major sites in the continental United States: Atlanta, GA; Canandaigua, NY; Fort Riley and Topeka, KS; Hot Springs, SD, and Waco, TX. MS employs more than 1,700 employees, performing a range of functions for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The funding level is approximately $350M annually, in three major programs: Medical Services, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities.
Learn more about this agency11/26/2024 to 12/02/2024
$143,736 - $191,900 per year
Salary includes locality pay and will be adjusted according to selectee's geographical location.
GS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes - Selectee must reside within a 50 mile radius of a VA Medical Center ( does not include Outpatient (CBOC), Vet Clinics, ect.) in the continental U.S. or a Member Services location (Atlanta, GA; Canandaigua, NY; Ft. Riley, KS; Hot springs, SD; Topeka, KS and Waco, TX)
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
No
No
CBZY-12624139-25-JTE
821061700
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Open to All Status and CTAP/ICTAP eligibles. The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 75 applications. The first 75 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (50 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.
The incumbent serves as a Program Management Officer within the Member Services (MS) and provides executive level support to the Executive Director by providing oversight and guidance to projects of high importance within MS. The incumbent collaborates with senior officials within MS, VHA Office of Finance, VHA Office of Policy and Planning, VHA Office of Health Information (OH1), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (01G), VA Office of Information and Technology (01&T), Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), and other key stakeholders and local medical facility leadership to achieve VA goals. The incumbent is responsible for project prioritization, the development of strategies to support VHA Mission, customer objectives, and effective management of VA health care. The incumbent plans and implements large scale emerging national programs and their supporting applications. The incumbent has director supervisory and leadership responsibility for the following Business Support Office service lines: Training and Quality Management (TQM), Knowledge Management (KM), Communications (Comms), and Systems Management (SM).
Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Monday through Friday
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.
Remote: This is a remote position
Position Description/PD#: Program Managemt Officer/PD075680
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 12/02/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12624139.
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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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821061700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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