Health Systems Administrator (Associate Director) - Detail/Temporary Promotion

Department of Veterans Affairs • Amarillo, TX

368d • $146,481 - $190,424

About The Position

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA Medical Center (VAMC), within the Office of the Medical Center Director. This position serves as the Associate Medical Center Director for the VAMC. The incumbent exercises line authority for multiple administrative and allied health services and sections. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Sharing with the Executive Leadership Team a level of responsibility for the direction and management of the Medical Center and is directly responsible for all facilities operations. A direct line authority and leadership responsibility for all administrative operation support services. May serve as the Acting Medical Center Director in the absence of the Director. Taking an active leadership role in coordinating and developing customer and stakeholder support and resourcing to meet Medical Center objectives. Determining operational services and programs goals and objectives, develop short-and long-range plans for achieving them in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and consistent with the strategic planning process. Directing a comprehensive evaluation of operational services goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services. Establishing local policy in such areas impacting facility operations as program emphasis and operating guidelines. Administering and ensuring compliance with a system designed for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations. Administering a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making for facility operations, impacting organizational improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Complete an online onboarding process if selected.
• Time-In-Grade Requirement: Must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14 level for current Federal employees.
• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level in the Federal Service.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care delivery systems.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups.
• Experience in budget, personnel, and procurement management.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the direction and management of the Medical Center.
• Directly responsible for all facilities operations.
• Provide leadership for all administrative operation support services.
• Act as the Acting Medical Center Director in the absence of the Director.
• Coordinate and develop customer and stakeholder support to meet Medical Center objectives.
• Determine operational services and programs goals and objectives.
• Develop short- and long-range plans for achieving operational goals.
• Evaluate operational services goals and objectives and make necessary adjustments.
• Establish local policy impacting facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Administer a management reporting system for decision making.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
• Eligibility for annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees