Health Systems Specialist

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• Provides technical advice guidance and assistance to management in a wide variety of management services areas with an emphasis on identifying program needs and priorities thereby improving organizational efficiency and productivity.
• Compiles data and prepares administrative status reports for review at all levels. Reviews internal processes and procedures making recommendations for improvements to promote efficiency and cost saving.
• Evaluates the quality effectiveness and responsiveness of the management services and in identifying areas for potential improvement. Recommends the addition expansion or modification of management services to fill gaps in current services or to respond to new legislative or program initiatives changes in policy or funding availability and other development that impact management services.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of segments of managerial operations in meeting established goals and objectives. Uses statistical tables or similar tools in the evaluation process. Proposes areas and methods by which efficiency of operation can be improved.
• Develops policies guidelines instructions and procedures for administrative and management requirements. Provide advice and assistance to management and program officials on management policies and procedures.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

Prior to the appointment candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or drivers license it must be REAL ID-compliant.

To qualify for this position your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS - INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS -
Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Major study -- hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR;

Specialized Experience- Progressively responsible analytical or administrative or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative clinical or other service activities and provided knowledge of the following; OR

• Missions organizations programs and requirements of health care delivery systems;
• Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
• Government-wide agency and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget personnel and procurement.

• Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies practices and procedures and basic government administrative policies and requirements;
• Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and
• Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individuals progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.
• In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGS-09:

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Provide guidance and information related to completion of Procurement Request (PR) packets for products and services planning; Compile data and prepare administrative status reports; Work with technical representatives and subject matter experts in the development of contract related documents; Provide technical advice guidance and assistance to management in a wide variety of management services areas.

OR

• Completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree that included major study in hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration.

OR

• Completed two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. if related.

OR

• Possess a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-09 grade level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGS-11:

• Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Examples include: Provide coordination and perform a variety of management analysis assignments that involve the application of qualitative and quantitative methods to assure efficient accurate development of products and service planning; Develop policies guidelines instructions and procedures for administrative and management requirements; Provide advice and assistance to management and program officials on management policies and procedures; Independently evaluate the quality effectiveness and responsiveness of the management services and in identifying areas for potential improvement. Provide recommendations for addition expansion or modification of management services to fill gaps in current services or to respond to new legislative or program initiatives changes in policy or funding availability and other development that impact management services; Works with management in areas such as implementing reorganizations improving employee performance and morale.

OR

• Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree that included major study in hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration.

OR

• Completed three (3) full years of a progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that included major study in hospital administration public health administration or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration orLL.M. if related.

OR

• Possess a combination of education and experience that when combined fully meet the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage equals at least 100 percent to qualify for this GS-11 grade level.