Health System Specialist

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Directorate of Executive Services located at Tripler Army Medical Center, on the Island of Oahu, HI. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

• At the full performance (GS-13) level you will perform the following, but not limited to duties:
• Facilitate decision making, conflict resolution, strategic planning and dialogue within the assigned organizational unit.
• Coordinate budget planning and execution with local management and Military Treatment Facilities resource management.
• Establish and implements long and short-term policies and budget execution plans.
• Perform as authoritative expert in the interpretation of organizational unit productivity, access, cost, and quality data.
• Prepare planning for department strategic and business plans and monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of both.
• Direct the administration of multi-million dollars in health care provider contracts.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; sets and adjusts short-term priorities.
• Interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions.
• Evaluate work performance of subordinates; and gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
• Maintain accountability for productivity, access, wellness, patient satisfaction, enrollment, empanelment, and other relevant health care delivery business plan targets.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Providing administrative and health care management support through research, analysis, and evaluation of raw data to advise leadership on consistency with command policies and operating procedures; 2) Analyzing workload statistics; and 3) Developing methods to track progress toward established benchmarks and goals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-13 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 2) Utilizing electronic healthcare systems to evaluate clinical processes and recommend operational solutions; 2) Performing program analysis to ensure compliance, quality of service, and outpatient care standards in a healthcare setting; and 3) Developing and executing departmental budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Other Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. If selection is made at the GS-12 grade level - the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the target grade GS-13 upon meeting all regulatory requirements; certification by the supervisor of successful performance; completion of all training requirements; and the availability of work at the next higher grade level. NOTE: Promotion is not automatic.