Executive Director Medical Center

The EDMCs managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs. These include but are not limited to decisions affecting the nature scope and quality of and emphases in the facilitys/systems patient care programs and activities.

• Determines program goals and objectives and develops short-and long-range plans for achieving them in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) consistent with the strategic planning process;
• Directs a comprehensive evaluation of program goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services;
• Establishes local policy in such areas as program emphases and operating guidelines;
• Administers a system for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations and ensures adherence to them; and
• Administers a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making in such areas as: organizational improvements; changes in delegations of authority; position management; and coordination among the centers programs and services.
• Organizes and controls program evaluation activities;
• Develops and coordinates a quality assurance program to ensure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups;
• Develops plans (with target completion dates) to ensure that action has been taken to correct deficiencies cited by accrediting bodies;
• Conducts a comprehensive and effective quality management program for the standpoint of quality or program/service management and
• Ensures that patient complaints related to the communication of clinical aspects of their care are promptly addressed.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and harmonious relationships with groups organizations and other health care providers in the local community and at the state VISN and national level as indicated:
• Fosters positive relations with the media;
• Ensures that issues raised by Veterans their families and/or representatives are adequately addressed;
• Actively promotes productive relations with and recognizes the contributions of volunteer groups and other service organizations;
• Decides what commitments to make in the facility operations in view of public relations implications;
• Participates as appropriate in activities of health related associations and of government managerial groups e.g. Federal Executive Board;
• Promotes the development of VA/DOD sharing agreements as appropriate.
• Develops with the participation of administrative and clinical managers and chiefs plans for fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs;
• Develops a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network; makes important decisions substantially affecting economy of operations by limiting operating expenses without impairing patient care activities through management assessment cost effective position management techniques reorganization methods improvements and automation;
• Ensures that utilization of available resources is in line with plan or modified through recurring review
• Allocates available resources to provide the best possible patient care in line with established priorities;
• Expects and obtains as the accountable official positive accomplishments in effective utilization of resources as relaxed to budget manpower equipment contractual services physical facility needs and FTEE control;
• Protects integrity of the budget position management classification and other processes to ensure compliance with existing statutes and regulations;
• Takes timely corrective action where delegated responsibilities are not being properly applied or executed.

• Must be a US citizen or National.
• Subject to a One year probationary period required (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Public Financial Disclosure Report (SF-278) is required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be subject to reassignment geographically or organizationally.
• VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 1 position and the salary range is $151661- $228000.
• This announcement will be used to fill positions in the following locations: Albuquerque NM; Anchorage AK; Atlanta GA; Biloxi MS; Boise ID; Brooklyn NY; Hampton VA; Honolulu HI; Huntington WV; Jackson MS; Long Beach CA; Minneapolis MN;
• This announcement will be used to fill positions in the following locations: New Orleans LA; North Chicago IL; Walla Walla WA; Tampa FL; San Francisco CA; Montgomery AL.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see Required Documents section below for all resume formatting requirements.

Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1: Knowledge of mission organization programs and requirements of healthcare delivery systems and the ability to manage and direct a large healthcare facility.


EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government including the Constitution the Bill of Rights separation of powers federalism and the historical development of the American Nation.
  • Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.
  • Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures cuts unnecessary costs and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.
  • Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals skills budget considerations and staffing needs.
  • Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain.
  • Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing high-priority problems.
  • Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change new ideas new information and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited selected appraised trained and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results.
  • Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.
  • Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned timely and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

• Sub-Competencies:
  • Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.
  • Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes challenges convention takes measured risks and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.
  • Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions resources capabilities constraints and organizational goals and values.