This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/504916300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology, and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care.
07/12/2018 to 07/26/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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6 vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) may be authorized. For more information visit: http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp. A recruitment or relocation incentive may also be authorized for the following locations: Harlingen, TX, Loma Linda, CA, and Roseburg, OR.
Permanent
Full-Time
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Yes
VA-SES-10256897-NAT 13
504916300
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 Health System Administrator (Medical Center Director) is responsible to the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Director. The position requires the effective and economical direction, control, and operation of the VA Medical Center (VAMC). The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: http://www.usajobs.gov.
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.
As part of your application process you will be asked to complete an online behavioral questionnaire within a system called Infor Talent Science. This is not a pass/fail test, but a tool to help us identify some of your strengths. The assessment is comprised of two parts - the first part is a 10 minute timed section and the second section is untimed and focuses on behavioral questions. Make sure you have 10 uninterrupted minutes to complete section one. Again, there are no right or wrong answers so please be yourself! The questionnaire will take about 30 minutes to complete start to finish. You will only need to complete the assessment once within a 12 month timeframe, regardless of the number of positions you apply for within the Department of Veteran Affairs. Please note: the assessment will not screen you out of the application process, but will offer the nominating official more information to consider during the hiring process.
If this is your first time registering, please complete all the necessary fields and click Next. If you are a returning user, please click the Sign In button and follow the prompts. Should you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Infor Talent Science Customer Service at the following:
CandidateSupport
@Infor.com
or 800-608-4528. Operating hours are from 7:30am-6:30pm CST.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: Resume addressing all of the ECQs and Technical Qualification (not exceed 5 pages): MANDATORY.
Step 2. Structured interviews will tentatively be conducted within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Step 3. Subsequent interviews may be scheduled.
Step 4. Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening such as background and reference checks)
Step 5: OPM Qualifications Review Board, if Applicable.
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume which demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards reflecting your ability to meet each of the MANDATORY executive core qualification requirement(s) for this position. Elaborate on your experience and accomplishments, highlighting your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, work objectives met (the results of your efforts), policy initiatives and level of contacts. Ensure your resume does not exceed five (5) pages. Information beyond the five page resume will not be evaluated. DO NOT submit the application form OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment in lieu of a resume.
2. Complete responses to the Online Questionnaire. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10256897~
All material must be received by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. Please read all instructions before you begin. Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 07/26/2018 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.
If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10256897.
2. You must obtain and print a copy of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which you will use to provide your answers to the questionnaire (refer to link for instructions for completing the OPM Form 1203-FX. The form URL is http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.
3. Print your resume and required documents.
4. Fax to (478) 757-3144. Feed all documents into your fax machine top first so that we receive them right-side up.
As a reminder, as part of your application process you will be asked to complete an online behavioral questionnaire within a system called Infor Talent Science. This is not a pass/fail test, but a tool to help us identify some of your strengths. The assessment is comprised of two parts - the first part is a 10 minute timed section and the second section is untimed and focuses on behavioral questions. Make sure you have 10 uninterrupted minutes to complete section one. Again, there are no right or wrong answers so please be yourself! The questionnaire will take about 30 minutes to complete start to finish. You will only need to complete the assessment once within a 12 month timeframe, regardless of the number of positions you apply for within the Department of Veteran Affairs. Please note: the assessment will not screen you out of the application process, but will offer the nominating official more information to consider during the hiring process.
If this is your first time registering, please complete all the necessary fields and click Next. If you are a returning user, please click the Sign In button and follow the prompts. Should you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Infor Talent Science Customer Service at the following:
CandidateSupport@Infor.com or 800-608-4528. Operating hours are from 7:30am-6:30pm CST.
Please click here to get started: https://leo.govstage.inforcloudsuite.com/pa/testPortalMain.do?random=y5HPhoKTpQ0lNYWQ&request_token=zn04c4igrsQs1Fe9GZfBYSeBibEdOEnvibcFhDviNMs&pc=837990&countr2C305795%2C305779%2C305752&lang=1&geoSearchMode=1
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 outlined in the Resume. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members and recommended to VA ERB for structured interview. The VA ERB panel will recommend a list of Best Qualified to the selecting official for final review/selection.
Best Qualified Applicants referred to the selecting official will be notified in a separate email to start preparation of their Executive Core Qualifications document for submission to CSEMO for review.
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/504916300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. The Medical Center Director positions are located in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
VHA is home to the United States' largest integrated health care system, consisting of 150 medical centers, -1,400 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics, Community Living Centers, Vet Centers and Domiciliaries. Together, these health care facilities and the more than 53,000 independent licensed health care practitioners who work within them, provide comprehensive care to more than 8.3 million Veterans each year.
The VA structures its SES positions into three pay bands. Salary caps for each band are: Pay Band 1-$189,600 Pay Band 2-$183,200 and Pay Band 3-$174,500 Exception to the cap for Pay Bands 2 and 3 MAY be made in certain
circumstances. Pay is commensurate with the candidate's experience and the hospital complexity level.
Pay is commensurate with the candidate's experience and the hospital complexity level. VHA operates healthcare facilities across the country that range from small facilities in rural areas to large tertiary hospitals in urban areas with robust teaching and research programs.