Health System Administrator (Deputy CEO)

DutiesServes as a member of the executive leadership team, participates in the development of strategic plans; develops long-range goals, annual objectives, and strategies to meet the healthcare goals of the organization.Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long term interest of the organizations; supports and advocates the need for change and implementation of quality improvement principles and statistical tools.Responsible for the smooth and efficient daily operation of WRSU and its components; enforcing the policies and procedures, managing human and material resources, ensuring patient and doctor satisfaction, high employee morale, and hospital profitability.Ensures that successful and timely implementation of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and applicable Affordable Care Act (ACA) Provisions, and as required, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act and Amendments (ISDEAA).Maintains close contact with all department heads-and assistants and delegates responsibilities to ensure all necessary tasks are completed in a timely manner. Interacts with the hospital staff at all levels to obtain a clear understanding of all issues that may affect daily operations and business and patient care practices and processes.Responsible for the overseeing the overall planning, directions and timely execution of several hospital operations programs (each are managed through subordinate organizational units), including the development, assignment and higher level clearance of goals and objectives for the managers of the subordinate units.Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination.Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial periodESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial periodU.S. Citizenship is requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. 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 subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications 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.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.-OR-Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon 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, and provided knowledge of the following:Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; andGovernment-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.Applicants must also possess:Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize and adapt to changing priorities; andKnowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs.In addition to the Occupational Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS-15: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:Served as a member of the an executive leadership team, providing critical information, professional clinical expertise, and recommendations for strategic insight and solutions to issues related to the health care environment; Participate in the development of strategic plans; long-range goals, objectives, and strategies to meet the healthcare goals of the organization; Responsibilities for planning, organizing, coordinating, and ensuring clinical ancillary operations; Management of supervisory clinical staff; Maintain and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, governing bodies, and the rules of accrediting organizations; Provide consultations to leadership related to conflicts in jurisdiction, functional responsibilities, need for policy implementation, problem areas, or other urgent issues; Perform program/policy analysis; submit recommendations for program and/or policy change/modifications in accordance with all policy, directives, and program implications regulatory requirements. Review and resolve grievances, employee complaints, make decisions related to disciplinary action(s).Selective Placement Factor: Federal Acquisition Certification for Contracting Officer's Representatives (FAC-COR) Level II. Experience with multi-million contracts completing and assisting in evaluations of performance based contracts. (Certification must be submitted at time of application.) Preferred Candidate should possess certification in the following: Certification as a Healthcare Improvement Professional or Healthcare Improvement Coach - Please provide evidence with your application.Time In GradeFederal 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. Education This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: .If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit . Additional informationAdditional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive.This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: .The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit:For IHS - For NHSC - For HRSA Nurse Corps - This position has no promotion potential. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment questions.You will be further evaluated/rated based on the information provided in your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to this position) and your responses to the assessment questions to determine your competency in the following.Administration and ManagementDecision MakingHealth Care ManagementHuman Capital ManagementOrganizational AwarenessOrganizational AwarenessYou will receive a numeric rating based on your responses to the assessment questionnaires. If after reviewing your resume and responses to the assessment questions, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration.The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a "well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date of, 11/22/2024, to be considered.