Health System Specialist

The primary purpose of Health System Specialist (Community Care) is to provide support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, advising on and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. The position renders advice on operational policies and assures these policies are coordinated with, and in support of, field operation. This position will not exceed 365 Days and may end earlier. It is not eligible to convert to a permanent position.

Major Duties include but not limited to: Functions as the primary liaison to multiple staff offices and serves as the conduit for information flow and management of assignment between office. Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office. Conducts or participate in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings. Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects. Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding complex audits and internal/external reviews of national concern. Manages and coordinates all online communication tools such as assigned intranet websites, internal SharePoint website collection, and other related information tools in consultation with communication specialists. Assures compliance wit all applicable policies, and development and maintenance of internal management processes related to these online tools. Coordinates events hosted by officials, including town hall meeting with internal staff, with assistance from continuing educational staff. Works with various boards to coordinate regular committee meetings, ensuring all event management steps are completed. Briefs and advises senior management on agenda issues in preparation for activities and meetings. May represent the office at internal and external activities or meetings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Remote/Virtual: This is not a remote/virtual position. Telework: May be Authorized Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD91034A * This position will not exceed 365 Days and may end earlier. It is not eligible to convert to a permanent position.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education for the Individual Occupational Requirement. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.