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Coordinates all requests for investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) related to Administrative Investigative Boards (AIB), Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Equal Employee Office (EEO), Harassment Prevention Program (HPP), and other internal staff issues not resolved at the service level.
Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.
01/03/2022 to 03/09/2022
$66,124 - $86,074 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - Travel may be required 5%
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
No
CAZM-11341191-22-HRW
629364500
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This vacancy is open to current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees. If you are not a current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employee please see announcement CAZM-11341192-22-HRW. **This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 1/20/2022. Additional applications will be referred as needed.
Management Oversight and Coordination of Corporate Compliance Investigations
The Investigative Coordinator coordinates, determines, evaluates, and conducts assessments for investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s)
regarding Administrative Investigative Boards (AIBs) related to both clinical and non-clinical issues and, upon approval of the Director, will organize and implement investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) AIB actions. Coordinates in setting up the required resources (i.e., supplies, interview rooms, Control Fund Point (CFP) management, scheduling interviews, obtaining, and paying for a Court Reporter, etc.). Complete and provides a final written report to the Director or the requesting Executive Leadership Team member or Service Chief regarding the outcome of those investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s). Manages oversight of established Corporate Compliance budget and maintain Court Reporter Services. Submits annual budget requests needed to support Court Reporting Services within WTVAHCS. Identifies needs, potential problems, and develops actionable recommendations by working closely with the Corporate Compliance Chief and other Health Care staff. Maintains responsibility to coordinate and oversee all incoming requests for investigation and/or fact findings from a variety of oversight organizations including, but not limited to Administrative Investigative Boards (AIB), Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of General Counsel (OGC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Equal Employee Office (EEO), Harassment Prevention Program (HPP), small Tort Claims, and internal staff issues not resolved at the service level. Coordinates investigated complaints, allegations, seek out and questions witnesses and suspects, takes statements and documents interviews, and make recommendations through coordination with leadership and Employee Labor Relations / Human Resources (ELR/HR). Serves as liaison for Corporate Compliance Chief to facilitate and transfer any information gathered during investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) to the appropriate law enforcement agencies/office and noted other federal agencies (i.e., OGC, OIG, EEO/HPP, etc.). Prepares reports and compile responses for Executive Leadership, Service Chiefs, OAWP, OIG, OGC, EEO/HPP, ELR/HR, and others as needed. Conducts debriefing with each of these offices after completion of an investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s). Leads and/or facilitates coordination of investigations of alleged administrative misconduct, patient abuse, and other improprieties as directed by Corporate Compliance Chief or other Executive Leadership. Ensures Union Officials are informed of investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) involvement of members.
Program Oversight and Investigation Data
Delegates investigations and/or Fact Findings to other AIB members, Service Chiefs, and Corporate Compliance Service (CCS). Ensures final summaries, investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) questions follow the IC program templates. IC is responsible to adjust all program templates as directed by OGC, EEO/HPP, and ELR/HR or as necessary. Develops programs to ensure that investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) are planned and executed in a manner that captures any unsatisfactory conditions and elements to be identified and reported in a manner that allows for action by WTVAHCS Leadership. Develops databases and spreadsheets for tracking and trending results of investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) to identify patterns that may be indicative of
system-wide issues.
Education and Training
Oversees the development and implementation of regular and effective education and training for all WTVAHCS employees on issues relating to conducting fact findings and investigations. Collaborates with OGC, EEO/HPP, and ELR/HR in developing and providing investigation(s) and/or fact finding(s) trainings. Leads and assists ELR/HR in the performance of training, in-services, and other educational activities to staff on topics of Fact Findings, Investigations, and investigation reports including report formatting for submissions to external agencies and offices. Regularly reviews feedback from provided trainings, training attendees, Service Chief comments, updates to VHA and station policies to ensure compliance within the local WTVAHCS Fact Finding training process. Implements changes and modification as needed based on this received feedback. Attention to detail is essential and critical in this position. Investigation experience is preferred
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Investigator Coordinator)/PDHA51900106-O and PD001060
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
NOTE: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/09/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11341191.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/629364500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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