Med Administration Officer

This position is located within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The Medical Center is a tertiary care facility providing comprehensive primary and specialty health care services. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Administration Service (HAS). Major duties: The incumbent provides guidance to HAS staff, ensures compliance with procedural, legal, and administrative requirements, and supports workload data integrity and program success at both Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and the main facility. The incumbent: Assists with directing and managing the full range of Health Administration Service programs. Oversees human resources and administrative requirements. Provides program management and personnel administration. Directs staffing, recruitment, promotions, awards, training, and disciplinary actions. Supports performance management and achievement of organizational goals. Develops status reports and response materials for leadership. Directs development of personnel documentation and personnel actions. Advises the Chief of HAS regarding program implementation and personnel activities. Assists in budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial reporting. Makes recommendations regarding budgeting and financial management. Participates in budget defense and resource allocation discussions. Assists with procurement and contracting activities, including statements of work and contract management. Interprets administrative policies and develops local procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of administrative management policies. Supervises the full range of Health administration Services, including but not limited to: Scheduling (Specialty, Primary Care, Mental Health, Dental, etc.), Eligibility, Beneficiary Travel, HIMS, AODs, Business Office functions, wards, emergency department, telephone operators, specialty call center, etc Supervises the facility coordinator for the Fugitive Felon Program and State Veterans Home and maintains required tracking procedures. Promotion Potential: 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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00am-16:30pm Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Med Administration Officer/PD074360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Approved has been provided for a recruitment or relocation incentive for 15 percent of the applicable salary. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Approved Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.