Supervisory Program Specialist

The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking a highly motivated Supervisory Program Specialist. This position is located at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center in Bay Pines, Florida within the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service Line. The Supervisory Program Specialist is responsible for the overall supervision of Geriatrics administrative staff responsible for administrative functions for Contract Nursing Home, Non-Institutional Care Programs and Home Based Primary Care. Major duties: The Supervisory Program Specialist provides for the overall administrative management for the Contract Nursing Homes (CNH) and Non-Institutional Care (NIC) Programs in Geriatrics. Duties include but are not limited to: Interpreting administrative policies, developing implementing or local policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to top management on related issues. Performs administrative management requirements for a medium-sized organization with few functions. Collaborates with the NIC programs Coordinator and CNH Coordinator to ensure compliance in business practices and implementation of contracts and administrative processes accurately. Collaborates with Home Based Primary Care Coordinator for oversight of Program Support staff Duties supporting Admissions/Discharges to program. Manages, directs, or assists in managing or directing, one or more programs to deliver or support delivery of services and benefits to veterans, their dependents, or beneficiaries. Directs administrative activities within the product/service line to support the organization's business goals and objectives. Serves as primary GEC Contracting Officer Representative (COR) on assigned contracts and Provider Agreements for Community Nursing Homes and Home Health Agencies. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, integrates and monitors contracting activities. Provides technical assistance in the development of statements of work, performance work statements, specifications. Maintains tracking system for contracts and agreements. Plans and represents the organization when developing and implementing contract and provider agreements to meet mission requirements while negotiating pricing and quality controls with vendor. Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Telework: This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Specialist/PD10867O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.