Supervisory Program Specialist

Veterans Health Administration•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting a Supervisory Program Specialist to work in Imaging Service. The position provides analytical, strategic, and administrative support to the Chief and Assistant Chief of Radiology, working with administrative and clinical staff and internal and external services to oversee and manage the service budget and align service goals with clinical and administrative requirements. The incumbent coordinates administrative services within Radiology and supervises professional and non-professional employees. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compressed or flexible scheduling may be authorized at the supervisor’s discretion. Telework may be authorized and eligibility will be discussed during the interview. This is not a virtual position. The VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) promotes a Whole Health System of care. Its approach empowers and equips Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connections to their communities. This supports the VHA mission to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: for GS-11, 52 weeks at GS-9, if applicable.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-9, such as assigning and reviewing subordinate work, supervising administrative staff, formulating and executing an annual service budget, approving supply/service/equipment orders, developing policies and plans, and coordinating personnel actions; or qualifying education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For education-based qualification, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.
Complete the application, questionnaire, and required online assessment.
Selected applicants must pass applicable pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements, including background/security investigation and, for testing-designated positions, urinalysis screening.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a VA healthcare personnel employee.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Plan and prioritize subordinate work, adjust short-term priorities, and prepare work-completion schedules.
Plan subordinate employees’ ePerformance, establish goals, and maintain staff competencies.
Assign work based on priorities, work difficulty, and employee capabilities.
Evaluate subordinate employees’ work performance.
Develop long- and short-range Radiology policies and plans aligned with organizational strategic goals.
Coordinate personnel actions with the servicing HR Specialist to meet the service’s staffing requirements.
Supervise professional and non-professional staff performing Radiology’s administrative work.
Approve orders for supplies, services, and equipment, verifying need and equitable distribution of funds.
Track and complete congressional inquiries and suspense items, providing accurate and timely responses to the front office.
Review correspondence for completeness, accuracy, formatting, and grammar before submission.