Job Description

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): You must meet one of the following individual occupational requirements: Education: Successfully completed a bachelor's or higher degree with a major in hospital administration, public health administration, or a related field such as business or public administration that included course work in health care administration, OR Experience: Progressively responsible analytical, administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may be performed in an operating health care facility or at a higher organizational level with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities. This experience provided me with (1) Knowledge of health care delivery systems, including missions, organizations, programs, and requirements; (2) Knowledge of regulations and standards of accrediting, regulatory, and credentialing organizations; and (3) Knowledge of administrative systems and requirements such as budget, personnel, and procurement. In addition, applicant must also possess: Delegate authority, evaluate and oversee staff and programs, and adapt to changing priorities; and Understand the relationships and interdependencies among clinical and administrative services and programs. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Directing and managing the operations of a healthcare organization or major clinical program, with responsibility for healthcare delivery systems, clinical services, and organizational performance outcomes; Developing and implementing strategic and operational plans, policies, and organizational goals to meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder priorities; Integrating clinical and administrative functions, including supervising multidisciplinary staff and coordinating healthcare services to ensure efficient and effective operations; Managing financial operations, including developing budgets, allocating resources, and monitoring expenditures to ensure fiscal accountability; Ensuring compliance with healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation standards, and evaluating organizational performance through quality improvement and performance management activities. Supervisory Abilities: This is a supervisory position. Applicants must demonstrate the ability or potential to lead, supervise, and manage personnel and programs effectively. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.