Health System Specialist/Facility Planner

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is at the full performance level in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS), at the VA Medical Center’s Office of Strategic, Facility and Master Planning. GLAHS is a Joint Commission-accredited, complexity level 1a facility serving Veterans throughout Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.

The Facility Planner directs facility planning activities and supports the development of the annual strategic and operational plan, ensuring alignment with the VISN 22 Strategic Plan, VHA goals and performance measures, and accreditation requirements. The role works with service lines and departments to gather and consolidate planning information and collaborates with the VISN 22 Capital Asset Manager on construction project applications in the EHCPM and SCIP databases.

The position provides planning, project, analytical, and management support to the Chief Strategy and Planning Officer and the Associate Director, Ambulatory Care Services. It advises on internal and external operations, develops and monitors business programs and procedures, and leads facility-wide studies and projects. The planner evaluates program effectiveness, analyzes healthcare-market demographics and business initiatives, and prepares studies, reports, proposals, business plans, and position and issue papers. The incumbent also serves on facility and potentially VISN committees and boards, providing advice and feedback to executive leadership.

The work is primarily sedentary, may involve occasional travel, and can include stressful situations due to short assignment deadlines and potential or actual conflicts. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition upon meeting applicable requirements; selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.

Requirements

• Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement for the GS-0671 series through qualifying education, qualifying healthcare analytical, administrative, clinical management or supervisory experience, or an eligible agency-sponsored on-the-job training program.
• For GS-11, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, or qualifying doctoral-level graduate education, or an eligible combination of education and experience. GS-11 specialized experience includes evaluating data, applying statistical methods, identifying healthcare trends, reviewing program performance, anticipating resource needs, supporting leadership decisions, and strong written and verbal communication.
• For GS-12, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11. Examples include evaluating data and trends, reviewing program performance, anticipating resource needs, advising leadership, making recommendations in healthcare settings, coordinating with facility leadership and service lines, and contributing to strategic plans and actionable planning documents. There is no educational substitution for GS-12.
• Current or former federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements must meet the stated 52-week requirement at GS-09 for GS-11 consideration or GS-11 for GS-12 consideration.
• Document relevant experience on the resume, including job title, duties, start and end month/year, and hours worked per week.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.
• Be a U.S. Citizen and complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Complete a background/security investigation and the online onboarding process, including acceptable identity documentation.
• Participate in the VA seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Health Care Personnel.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Be able to perform the primarily sedentary work, with reasonable accommodation or workplace adjustment where applicable; occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Direct facility planning activities for GLAHS and assist in developing the annual strategic and operational plan.
• Ensure the GLAHS plan aligns with the VISN 22 Strategic Plan, VHA goals, objectives, and performance measures, and meets accreditation requirements.
• Work with facility service lines and departments to obtain and consolidate planning information.
• Collaborate with the VISN 22 Capital Asset Manager on construction project applications in the EHCPM and SCIP databases.
• Provide planning, project, analysis, and management support to the Chief Strategy and Planning Officer and Associate Director, Ambulatory Care Services.
• Advise on matters related to GLAHS internal and external operations and support the planning, coordination, analysis, and execution of administrative policies and programs.
• Develop and monitor business programs, plans, procedures, and methodologies; analyze business initiatives and processes.
• Lead facility-wide studies or projects to meet organizational objectives and customer needs, enhance teamwork, and improve organizational performance.
• Analyze and evaluate program or operational effectiveness against established goals.
• Analyze the demography of the Los Angeles market area.
• Prepare special studies, reports, proposals, business plans, position papers, and issue papers on managerial and technical issues, planning initiatives, and development of programs and care sites.
• Serve on GLAHS committees and boards in roles appointed by the Director, and potentially serve on VISN committees and boards.
• Provide informed advice and feedback to the Executive Leadership Team and work with facility leadership to obtain input on business-related projects.

Benefits

• The job announcement describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• VA may offer newly appointed federal employees credit for qualifying job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to prior approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed