Supervisory Medical Administrative Program Specialist
The incumbent advises the ADPCS in the coordination, organization, and evaluation of the OCC operations. The incumbent leads groups in establishing goals for the facility and in developing the resources to successfully attain such objectives. In support of the ADPCS, the incumbent plays an active and influential role in policy formulation, planning, decision making and evaluation of special programs, cost-benefit analyses, workload tracking, and areas including the following:
development of the organization's strategic plans; development of specified joint strategic alliances between the Walla Walla VA, all affiliate, local, state, and federal, and private healthcare organizations in Central Washington, Oregon, Idaho, in VISN 20 and elsewhere as necessary; and development of new organizational initiatives for the OCC. Duties Include, but are not limited to:
Direct oversight of all aspects of Office of Community Care (OCC) Medical Care and development/maintenance of reporting mechanisms to monitor Non-VA medical care expenditures as required. Provides support in identifying, planning, coordination, and execution of OCC policies, programs and operations. Develops implements mechanisms to:
allow VHA to systematically monitor the amount of time taken to prepare referrals, schedule appointments, and complete appointments. Establishing a system that will help facilitate seamless, efficient care coordination and exchanges of information among VAMCs, VHA clinicians, TPAs, community providers, and veterans. Responsible for continually adapting analytical techniques and evaluating criteria to measure and improve the Office of care in the Community program effectiveness and productivity by developing or modifying process to improve the delivery of care in the community for our Nations Veterans. Apply analytical techniques to evaluate practices as scheduling, studies, and projects, to make recommendations to Executive Leadership to make the appropriate changes in organization structure, and management process to increase efficiency by decreasing appointment wait times, increasing provider productivity. Facility expert on the general provision of community care which includes; Eligibility, Scheduling Appointments, Billing, and Urgent Care and the transition from the previous Veteran Choice Program. Oversight of purchased care services across seventeen counties in three (3) states (Idaho, Washington, and Oregon), Responsible for budget development and execution for OCC Coordination Section. Develops special projects and reports which encompass areas related to identifying potential and/or immediate cost savings for the VAWW, budget analysis, projecting and forecasting, operational and staffing analyses, contracting and provider relations. Develops and implements programs to meet the ADPCS readiness objectives in preparation for a full spectrum of emergencies and contingencies. Lead organizational planning process, reviews and analyzes budgetary and fiscal data; Monitor expenditures and forecasts changes that require reprogramming of funds for assigned areas of responsibility. Lead planning committees, task forces, and work groups and provide data/reports as requested to the ADPCS and Executive Leadership. Supervises the following (3.0 FTEE) positions directly, and (60.0 FTEE), as the Second Level Supervisor. As the supervisor of staff in the OCC, the incumbent explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Develops performance standards. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Medical Administrative Program Specialist/PD80364-0 and PD80365-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 12/07/2020. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience GS-9:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 to qualify for the GS-9; Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
developing budget estimates, analyzing medical benefits data or related data to develop reports, to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising and improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures. Leading subordinate staff, assigning work, addressing disciplinary issues. Developing business plans, establishing measurable goals and objectives, and monitors budget allocation and execution. Specialized Experience GS-9:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 to qualify for the GS-11; Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Developing budget estimates, analyzing medical benefits data or related data to develop reports, and participating in the management of a health care delivery system, managing a program, to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising and improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures. Supervising subordinate staff, assigning work, addressing disciplinary issues, and signing time cards. Developing business plans, establishing measurable goals and objectives, and monitors budget allocation and execution. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-11 grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; to qualify based on education for the GS-9 grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 2 years of Graduate Level education You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCost Benefit AnalysisFinancial ManagementPlanning 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, although some physical effort may be required as standing, walking for extended periods of time. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
development of the organization's strategic plans; development of specified joint strategic alliances between the Walla Walla VA, all affiliate, local, state, and federal, and private healthcare organizations in Central Washington, Oregon, Idaho, in VISN 20 and elsewhere as necessary; and development of new organizational initiatives for the OCC. Duties Include, but are not limited to:
Direct oversight of all aspects of Office of Community Care (OCC) Medical Care and development/maintenance of reporting mechanisms to monitor Non-VA medical care expenditures as required. Provides support in identifying, planning, coordination, and execution of OCC policies, programs and operations. Develops implements mechanisms to:
allow VHA to systematically monitor the amount of time taken to prepare referrals, schedule appointments, and complete appointments. Establishing a system that will help facilitate seamless, efficient care coordination and exchanges of information among VAMCs, VHA clinicians, TPAs, community providers, and veterans. Responsible for continually adapting analytical techniques and evaluating criteria to measure and improve the Office of care in the Community program effectiveness and productivity by developing or modifying process to improve the delivery of care in the community for our Nations Veterans. Apply analytical techniques to evaluate practices as scheduling, studies, and projects, to make recommendations to Executive Leadership to make the appropriate changes in organization structure, and management process to increase efficiency by decreasing appointment wait times, increasing provider productivity. Facility expert on the general provision of community care which includes; Eligibility, Scheduling Appointments, Billing, and Urgent Care and the transition from the previous Veteran Choice Program. Oversight of purchased care services across seventeen counties in three (3) states (Idaho, Washington, and Oregon), Responsible for budget development and execution for OCC Coordination Section. Develops special projects and reports which encompass areas related to identifying potential and/or immediate cost savings for the VAWW, budget analysis, projecting and forecasting, operational and staffing analyses, contracting and provider relations. Develops and implements programs to meet the ADPCS readiness objectives in preparation for a full spectrum of emergencies and contingencies. Lead organizational planning process, reviews and analyzes budgetary and fiscal data; Monitor expenditures and forecasts changes that require reprogramming of funds for assigned areas of responsibility. Lead planning committees, task forces, and work groups and provide data/reports as requested to the ADPCS and Executive Leadership. Supervises the following (3.0 FTEE) positions directly, and (60.0 FTEE), as the Second Level Supervisor. As the supervisor of staff in the OCC, the incumbent explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Develops performance standards. Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 0800-1630 Telework:
Not Available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Supervisory Medical Administrative Program Specialist/PD80364-0 and PD80365-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 12/07/2020. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized Experience GS-9:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 to qualify for the GS-9; Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
developing budget estimates, analyzing medical benefits data or related data to develop reports, to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising and improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures. Leading subordinate staff, assigning work, addressing disciplinary issues. Developing business plans, establishing measurable goals and objectives, and monitors budget allocation and execution. Specialized Experience GS-9:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 to qualify for the GS-11; Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to:
Developing budget estimates, analyzing medical benefits data or related data to develop reports, and participating in the management of a health care delivery system, managing a program, to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising and improving the effectiveness of work methods and procedures. Supervising subordinate staff, assigning work, addressing disciplinary issues, and signing time cards. Developing business plans, establishing measurable goals and objectives, and monitors budget allocation and execution. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for the GS-11 grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; to qualify based on education for the GS-9 grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 2 years of Graduate Level education You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCost Benefit AnalysisFinancial ManagementPlanning 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, although some physical effort may be required as standing, walking for extended periods of time. 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/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$52,905 to $83,210 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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