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Summary As Program Specialist - Whole Health Business Manager functions as an agent and designee for the Whole Health Program (WHP). They play a key role in helping the Chief achieve a balanced program and are responsibilities involve decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization. The position contributes to the establishment of policy and programs for WHP by providing and interpreting information. Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Leading projects from initiation to completion and presenting the results to senior leadership throughout the Medical Center. Compiling all the necessary documentation and information by organizing a project management team. Working closely with the Service Chief and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems. Managing and coordinating all online communication tools such as internal SharePoint websites and other related informational tools, all done in consultation with communication specialists. Coordinating events hosted by officials, with assistance from continuing educational staff and initiatives when warranted. Working with various boards to coordinate regular committee meetings, ensuring all event management steps are completed. Performing audits and special studies to evaluate program effectiveness. Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources, measuring results, and reporting findings. Performing the full range of personnel management and administration for an organization with varied functions and activities. - Acting as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel-related matters. Provides orientation for new staff. Processing new employees by requesting necessary equipment government issues laptop, cellphone, PIV card, and assure that all program access is complete. Providing budget and financial management for WHP and all its programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the agency) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD99870A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2024. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. 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: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Program Specialist - Whole Health Business Manager. Qualifying specialized experience is: providing assistance in the oversight, management, and/or coordination of a health care program and/or services; performing personnel management and administration responsibilities for an organization with varied functions and activities; managing and coordinates online communication tools such as internal SharePoint websites and other related informational tools; applying knowledge of policies, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the effective operation of a program, coordinating activities, tracking costs/budget, etc.; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of key management officials and charitable organizations/sponsors, applying tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness. OR, Education: successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related 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: Combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduate education may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-11 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management Budget Administration Compliance Contracting/Procurement Quality Assurance 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: Work is primarily sedentary, but does require some periods of standing, walking and bending. The position requires regular use of typical office equipment including phone, multi- functional device and computers. Work is performed in a variety of office settings. However, there is exposure to communicable disease, physical/verbal abuse from disturbed/distraught patients, family members, and visitors. Safety precautions are necessary. Work also requires frequent travel by automobile between local sites and occasional overnight travel to distant locations. 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/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.