Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist for the Mental Health service will coordinate all PMDB, Violence Prevention in the Workplace Training and sexual assault awareness training including the coordination of classes in the Training Management System (TMS). Duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as primary contact and advocate for TMS. Links education curriculum with medical center mission and strategic directives; Assists users with logging onto TMS to complete national mandatory training; Manages TMS accounts for non-employees; creates TMS accounts for new employees prior to being visible in PAID. Conduct PMDB training classes in conjunction with other facility PMDB trainers and accurately document all training conducted. Expected to obtain certification as a facility or master level PMDB trainer within 90 days of hire and maintain this certification as a condition of employment. Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities. Performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.). Participate in national PMDB and EES conference calls to remain up to date on all issues related to PMDB. The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including application, questionnaire, and an online assessment.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• 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).
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
• An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
• Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples include: Experience in CPRS and TMS; MS Word and Excel or comparable word processing and data analysis Software. Communicate proficiently, both in writing and verbally, with personnel at all organizational levels and from diverse professional and educational backgrounds. Compile and interpret data to develop solutions that align with established regulations and procedures. Prioritize, coordinate, and complete assigned tasks within established timeframes. Identify and resolve a wide range of computer issues, both frequent and occasional.
• Education for GS-07: Successfully completed one full year of graduate level education in a field related to this position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. (Examples of related fields may include but not limited to Health Care Administration, Business Administration and Education.)
• Superior Academic Achievement for GS-07: Completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following: Rank in the upper one-third of your class; A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study; Membership in a national honor society recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies.
• Combination for GS-07: Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet the total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Only education beyond a bachelor's degree may be used to qualify.
• Specialized Experience for GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples include: Communicate in a considerate and professional manner, while remaining alert and responsive to those encountered during daily responsibilities. Utilize effective oral and written communication to convey information, troubleshoot problems, and generate detailed reports. Interpret and apply established guidelines and policies, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines. Analyze complex information to determine appropriate outcomes. Convey information through professional presentations and discussions, with proven experience creating and presenting documents and PowerPoint slides.
• Education for GS-09: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent, or 2 years of progressively higher level education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B or J.D. in a field related to this position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
• Combination for GS-09: Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience (beyond the first graduate year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet the total experience requirements. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Expected to obtain certification as a facility or master level PMDB trainer within 90 days of hire and maintain this certification as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary contact and advocate for TMS.
• Links education curriculum with medical center mission and strategic directives.
• Assists users with logging onto TMS to complete national mandatory training.
• Manages TMS accounts for non-employees.
• Creates TMS accounts for new employees prior to being visible in PAID.
• Conducts PMDB training classes in conjunction with other facility PMDB trainers and accurately documents all training conducted.
• Performs a wide range of services and provides technical assistance to State, local, and private agencies, and universities.
• Performs program analysis, development, review, research, design, and contact work as possible with various agencies (public, DOD, state, etc.).
• Participates in national PMDB and EES conference calls to remain up to date on all issues related to PMDB.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level