Description:
The Program Specialist, as an extension of the Chief of Social Work, assists and supports the Chief of Social Work, Administrative Officer and service managers in daily administrative functions, outcomes management, performance measures, and logistics/supply management.Requirements:
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/29/2024.Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05.
For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
For the GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: (1) Knowledge of office procedures, filing system, various references, and handbooks commonly used by the staff to order, classify, retrieve, and dispose of materials.; (2) Knowledge of regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups and the ability to reconcile contradictory requirements in preparing staff recommendations and/or in coordinating nursing and administrative services, and providing procurement, and personnel functions. (3) Knowledge of mission, organizations, programs, functions, and theory of management of health care delivery systems in general, and entitlements and eligibility within the VA health care system. (4) Knowledge of goals, resources, objectives, organizations, functions, and sources pertinent to the program(s) and related customers, functions, and resources. (5) Knowledge of PC computer and laptop equipment, printers, multifunction devices, and software to provide staff support and to accomplish specific programs and projects; must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook. (6) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to gather information, present recommendations, coordinate services, develop technical reports, and draft policy statements. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a bachelors degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-07 level. For the GS-09 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: (1) Knowledge of logistics management principles, concepts, policies, and regulations. (2)Knowledge is required in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. (3)Knowledge and skill in applying qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs. (4)Knowledge of resources and references utilized in day-to-day support of the activities, such as VHA, Mosby's, Educational Evidence Based Research, OIG, OSHA, and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. (5)Knowledge of PC computer and laptop equipment, printers, multifunction devices, and software to provide staff support and to accomplish specific programs and projects; must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft Outlook. (6) Ability to transmit, receive, and acknowledge electronic mail and correspondence. (7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to gather information, present recommendations, coordinate services, develop technical reports, and draft policy statements. (8) Ability to plan and execute complex, multi-faceted projects.
OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D., if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the first year of graduate level education(18 semester hours) may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-09 level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and Management Communications Database Management Systems Planning and Evaluating
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.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, requiring walking, standing, and occasional carrying and lifting objects to
accomplish required daily activities and tasks.
For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Mar 15, 2024;
from:
usajobs.gov