This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527715600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO CLOSE MAY 16, 2019.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 1 position and the salary cap is $189,600. This position is eligible for Critical Pay, extended the salary cap to $210,700.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
03/18/2019 to 05/16/2019
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized. PCS is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information visit: http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp.
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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VA-SES-19-10451848-HD
527715600
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All groups of qualified individuals.
The Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Operations and Management, (DUSHOM), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs is located in Washington, DC and is responsible for overseeing the management and field operations for the largest integrated health care system in the country through the direct supervisions of 18 regional health care systems known as Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISN).
The DUSHOM has overall responsibility for administrative programs related to the delivery of healthcare such as business operations and integrity, environmental programs, healthcare technology management, healthcare engineering, procurement and logistics, and capital assets.
The DUSHOM works under the general direction of the overall program objectives established by the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Health. The responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Supervises 18 Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Directors.
- Responsible for the implementation and oversight of national healthcare system priorities.
- Recommends shifts in resources and staffing levels such as identifying and recommending
- candidates for selection, reassignment, or promotions for leadership positions throughout the national healthcare system.
- Evaluates existing management practices, policies, and organizational structures.
- Assists in resolving problems which involves complex healthcare operations issues,
- including relationships within and between facilities and VISNs, Congressional delegations, Veterans Service Organizations, and other elements in the Department.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with various high-level individuals of Federal, state, and local entities to facilitate healthcare delivery programs and processes.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/QA.aspx?fid=fcd37029-d607-4fec-a8d6-faecbdb08eef&pid=6d668276-0086-49e3-aa1e-bccfb2bcb379.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and/or proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the OPM administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certified graduate of a Senior Executive (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 05/16/2019 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/ former SES executive or has successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527715600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.