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The Health System Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Staff and assumes the lead responsibility for the management and coordination of all administrative activities supervised by the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff for the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) including the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
05/14/2025 to 05/30/2025
$131,743 - $171,268 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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CBSW-12731451-25-MKH
836379500
Open to current, permanent employees at the San Francisco Health Care System facilities
Incumbent provides support to the Chief of Staff in a variety of areas related to office management, business process coordination, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Services reporting to the Chief of Staff include: Anatomic Pathology, Anesthesiology, Ambulatory Care, Clinical Informatics, Clinical Command Center, Community Living Center, Dental Service, Dermatology, Education Office, Geriatrics and Extended Care, Integrative
Health, Lab Medicine, Medical Service, Mental Health Service, Neurology-Physical Rehabilitation, Nutrition & Food, Pharmacy, Primary Care, Quality Safety and Value Associate Chief of Staff, Rehabilitation & Prosthetics, Radiology, Research & Development, Surgery, Telehealth, and Women's Veteran Program. The Chief of Staff is also responsible for overseeing the Deputy Chief of Staff and the clinical services that report to the Deputy. The
incumbent performs duties directly contributing to the administrative management of an integrated health care delivery system that require the ability to apply the specialized principles and practices of health care management. Provides full staff assistance on administrative matters affecting the healthcare delivery system. Serves as a staff member directly supporting executive leadership responsible for planning, organization, development, direction, and evaluation of healthcare system operations. Performance is characterized by the ability to initiate and manage projects in programmatic areas and lead interdisciplinary groups of staff that result in significant and sustained contributions to the success of the healthcare system.
Implements long and short-term plans, policies, and procedures, assuring that programs are
integrated in order to support operational efficiencies and strategic priorities.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
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.
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 MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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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 05/30/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12731451.
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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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