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USAJOBS · 5 days ago

Health System Specialist - Facility Planner

Harlingen, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Health System Specialist - Facility Planner at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System. The incumbent will support the development of national guidance, coordinate planning efforts, and assess potential sites for new project development to meet program needs.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support development of national guidance through environmental and operational awareness, developing local strategy in alignment to national guidance

Coordinate planning efforts within and among markets; conducting specialized assessments, feasibility studies, and make versus buy analyses

Develop long range projects to meet expected program needs for consideration by Top Management for funding and/or further development through the VA Capital Asset Management process

Coordinate the resolution of identified space deficiencies as the Co-Chairman of the system Space Management Committee. Incumbent prepares proposals for new/revised space assignments and/or the development of new construction or renovation projects, leases, or other alternatives to resolve specific space deficiencies

Assess potential sites for new project/building development on the system campuses and in the community and recommends these solutions through the Space Management Committee to Top Management for approval and further development

Effectively consult and advise clinical and administrative staff in the development, analysis, coordination, and justification of TXVCBHCS program space needs as part of the project planning process for future facility expansion, additions and renovations or leases

Coordinate station level projects to assure all aspects of project implementation, including, but not limited to availability of space, construction timing, furnishings, telephones, IT, etc. are accomplished with designated timeframes

Utilize management skills to insure the timely compilation, adequate justification, and submission of data packages to support designated construction projects

Attend project design reviews, providing comment and redirection of architectural design to enhance the final design approved for construction

Serve as the primary resource and expert for strategic planning activities; VA/VHA national strategic planning guidance; and VHA planning policy

Present concepts and recommendations and projects the philosophies and policies of the Executive Leadership Team

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Facility PlanningData AnalysisProject ManagementHealthcare AdministrationSpace ManagementPlanningEvaluatingComplianceCommunicationStrategic Thinking

Required

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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Individual Occupational Requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field

GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Communication, Compliance, Planning and Evaluating, Strategic Thinking

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications