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This position is located at the Salisbury VA Health Care System located in Salisbury, NC. Salisbury VA Health Care System (SVAHCS) is comprised of the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center, a complexity level 1B facility, two Health Care Centers (HCCs) and one CommunityBased Outpatient Clinic (CBOC): Charlotte HCC, Kernersville HCC and Charlotte CBOC. SVAHCS is one of seven medical centers in the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6).
Learn more about this agency11/28/2022 to 12/07/2022
$95,884 - $124,647 per year
GS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
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CBTA-11745150-23-JB
691303800
The incumbent functions as the supervisor of Public Affairs, Congressional Liaison and Medical Media programs. The incumbent independently is responsible for the organization, administration, planning, integrity and evaluation of the Communications Office and serves as a program manager with total responsibility for management and direction of assigned projects.
The list below is not all inclusive of the duties the incumbent may perform
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS
As the Chief Communications Officer, the incumbent is the facility's lead Public Affairs Specialist who is responsible for responding in writing and orally to questions about or criticisms of the agency's activities or policies and explaining the VA point of view. The incumbent serves as the primary SVAHCS spokesperson, and as such, is the facility's primary point of contact for the local and national media and public information inquiries and as the liaison with other medical centers, VACO, VISN, Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), local, state, and federal legislative offices, congressional offices, health care affiliates, community groups, professional organizations, and employees and employee groups. The incumbent routinely represents the Executive Director at events of a public, civic, or social nature and participates in a variety of events dealing with improving the perception of SVAHCS as a valued part of the medical profession, government and community and may respond, or prepare response for the Executive Director, to detailed explanations for negative comments and potentially hostile media inquiries made about SVAHCS activities or performance particularly in urgent, sensitive situations.
MEDICAL MEDIA
As the Chief Communications Officer, Medical Media Services falls under the incumbent's line of responsibility. The incumbent is responsible for managing, supervising, and evaluating a comprehensive Medical Media Program that includes clinical photos, video and training support, patient education, graphic design, photography, videography, exhibit management, medical illustration, audio and video production in support of patient education, facility communication and VAMC initiatives.
CONGRESSIONAL/STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS:
As the Chief Communications Officer, the incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of an influential congressional and community stakeholder relations program designed to promote understanding, confidence, and goodwill between SVAHCS and the outpatient clinics, elected officials, Federal, local and state officials, DoD and affiliate partners, surrounding communities, individuals, volunteers and groups who are interested in and affected by VA.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
This position reviews completed work for accuracy and conformance to policy and procedures and soundness of judgment. In addition, the incumbent:
- Exercises final administrative decision-making authority, responsibility, and accountability on all issues affecting media issues, public affairs, advertising, marketing, communications, public relations, congressional liaison, audiovisual functions, and social media.
- Collaborates with VISN and VACO officials, Executive Leadership, service line chiefs, and program directors to achieve integrated goals/priorities for SVAHCS.
- Exercises full supervisory authority to set annual plans for work to be accomplished; set priorities and prepare work schedules; and coordinate work among other areas of the facility.
- Assigns work to subordinate(s) based on the priorities and capabilities of subordinate staff with instructions on objectives desired, anticipating problems that may be encountered, deadlines, and any constraints which may be imposed. Articulates and communicates assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-4:30PM, However, working hours may extend outside these hours based on the needs of the facility. This may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compressed/Flexible: May be available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist/PD020650
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/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/.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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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.
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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 12/07/2022 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11745150.
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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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