Program Specialist (Proj Act)
About The Position
The incumbent serves as a Project Activation Specialist for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center. The primary responsibility is to develop systems and procedures to coordinate activities associated with all phases of construction projects, including initial planning, design, ongoing construction, and post-construction activation. Work covers the main medical center, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), leased space, installations, and other sites of care or interest. The incumbent works under the direction of the Chief of Space Administration and in coordination with senior management, service chiefs, Engineering Service, and Information Technology. The role supports projects of various types and scopes, including major, minor, NRM, and station-level projects, and coordinates the medical center's space management program. Other duties may be assigned by the Chief of Space Administration, Director, and other senior management officials. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of Title 38, Hybrid 38, and Title 5 pay systems; VA directives, regulations, qualification guidelines, and special pay; VHA policies and regulations related to care for Veterans and beneficiaries; and VHA policies concerning resource allocation and budgetary matters. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition after meeting applicable regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements. Selection at a lower grade does not guarantee promotion.
Requirements
- Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of Title 38, Hybrid 38, and Title 5 pay systems, VA directives, CFR, VA qualification guidelines, and special pay.
- Expert knowledge of VHA policies and regulations related to providing care to Veterans and beneficiaries.
- Extensive knowledge of VHA policies related to resource allocation and budgetary issues.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, including experience coordinating project phases and space management activities.
- For current or former Federal employees subject to time-in-grade requirements for GS-12, 52 weeks of service at GS-11 by the announcement closing date.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Complete the required application, questionnaire, and online assessment.
- Subject to background and security investigation and completion of online onboarding.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Certificate
Responsibilities
- Develop systems and procedures to coordinate all phases of construction projects, from initial planning and design through ongoing construction and post-construction activation.
- Coordinate project activation activities across the main medical center, CBOCs, leased space, installations, and other sites of care or interest.
- Work with senior management, service chiefs, Engineering Service, and Information Technology on projects of varying types and scopes, including major, minor, NRM, and station-level projects.
- Coordinate the medical center's space management program.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Space Administration, Director, and other senior management officials.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
