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Senior Advisor - Healthcare Inspections

• Evaluating the access to and quality of medical care provided to veterans and reporting the results of these evaluations to the Secretary and Congress.
• Providing objective assessments of the effectiveness of VA's medical quality assurance programs and activities.
• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

10/16/2024 to 11/13/2024

$147,649 - $221,900 per year

Pay scale & grade

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Location Negotiable After Selection

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Work schedule.

Competitive

Promotion potential

Job family (series).

• 0671 Health System Specialist

Supervisory status

Security clearance, position sensitivity and risk.

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status, announcement number.

24-VAOIG-291-SL

Control number

This job is open to.

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

• Serve as a senior advisor on healthcare delivery issues to the Inspector General; AIG and Principal DAIG for Healthcare Inspections; audit, investigative, and other OIG staff by providing expert and timely advice and recommendations on complex issues requiring extensive healthcare delivery knowledge.
• Developing policy proposals and recommending changes to current policies; updating procedures and clinical investigative techniques for health care inspection activities.
• Conducting and coordinating complex, highly technical inspections of sensitive and controversial issues, the results of which can impact the entire VA medical system, a Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN), an individual facility, or VA staff.
• Providing timely, accurate advice and technical support and consultation to the OIG Offices of Audit and Investigations on matters requiring expert medical knowledge.
• Monitoring VHA's progress in implementing inspection recommendations and evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of implemented changes by requesting or conducting a program of follow-up as appropriate in conjunction with other OIG entities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

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• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

• TQ1: Describe your experience managing a comprehensive nationwide inspection or evaluation program.
• TQ 2: Describe your experience in the management or delivery of health care. ???????
• Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;
• Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
• Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.
• Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements.
• Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and
• Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.

Additional information

• Bargaining: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Declaration for Federal Employment: If you receive a tentative offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.
• Adverse Information Screening: Upon selection for this position, you are subject to inquiries as to any occurrences of misconduct, malfeasance, neglect of duty, or the appearance thereof. Information gained in this check will be considered in the approval decision.
• Reasonable Accommodation : If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis.
• False Statements: If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
• Non-Discrimination: All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabling condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
• Benefits: This position has a wide range of benefits as part of its compensation package. Learn more at Federal Employee Compensation Package (opm.gov)

Conditions of Employment (CONTINUED):

• Citizenship: The selected applicant must be a United States Citizen or United States National. Proof of citizenship will be required prior to a final job offer.
• Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for an SL position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment. After appointment, the selectee will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Background Investigation: This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation and favorable adjudication for a Public Trust clearance.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Financial Disclosure: Senior Level (SL) employees are required to comply with the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, which requires the submission of a public financial disclosure statement, OGE 278, upon assuming an SL position, annually, and upon separation from employment.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

• Communication,
• Project Management

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

• Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
• If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that.
• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
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Agency contact information

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

Required Documents

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Veterans Affairs, Inspector General

The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to serve veterans and the public by conducting meaningful independent oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). About the Office of Healthcare Inspections | Department of Veterans Affairs OIG (vaoig.gov)

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