Health Systems Specialist - GHATP Trainee - Glendale, CO - Overview Summary The Graduate Healthcare Administration Training Program (GHATP) Board invites interested and eligible VA employees to apply for this engaging, intensive, and rewarding career opportunity. This 12-month program is a primary source for developing highly-trained healthcare administration professionals who provide staff support to key healthcare management officials within VA medical facilities or VISNs. GHATP trainees participate in a structured training program designed to develop core competencies and targeted skill sets. Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health Systems Specialist - GHATP Trainee/S0001-A/S0002-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Duties The GHATP Program is a 12-month experience under the preceptorship of a Medical/VISN Center Director. The12-month cycle for the program is June to June. The program requires a high degree of analytical ability and specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Other areas addressed through the training program through mentor's guidance may include the following: · Studying policies establishing medical center, VISN and VHA committees/governance. · Participating in committees and task groups, fill acting roles and complete projects contributing to this objective. · Examining Congressional and VHA budget processes, including participation in local budget development and execution. · Rotating through the Quality Management/Performance Management, Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Utilization Review program areas. · Composing responses to congressional inquiries to learn the relationship of medical centers and congressional offices. · Rotating through services or programs of special interest. · Completing Personal Development Plan/Individual Growth and Learning Plan. Trainee must also complete the following targeted developmental assignments during the program: three book reviews, three executive interviews, a shadowing assignment, an acting supervisor position rotation, a leadership development team assignment, an individual project, serve as a facilitator, involvement in community, and development of public speaking skills. NOTE: All GHATP program requirements must be met for successful completion of the program. NOTE: Trainee is required to attend and travel to mandatory face to face program meetings/conferences. - $55,027 $86,553 Job Details Application Open Date 4/12/2018 Application Close Date 4/17/2018 Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply None Status None - Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related 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. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at - . Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the - site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the - document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an - . - Qualifications - To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2018. Provide a Statement of Purpose: Explain how you believe the VHA Graduate Healthcare Administration Trainee Program will assist you in further defining your primary personal and/or professional life goals. Why is now the best time for you to pursue this training? Your explanation should include, but not necessarily be limited to, a description of both your intermediate and longer-term career goals, as well as a current vision of your desired position upon program completion. Please limit your response to no more than 4000 characters (about one page). Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees serving on a Career or Career Conditional Appointment and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. For this vacancy announcement, applicants must have completed at least 52 weeks at the (GS-7) grade level to be eligible for the (GS-9) grade level and at least 52 weeks at the (GS-9) grade level to be eligible for the (GS-11) grade level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. In addition to meeting the time in grade requirement, you must meet the following minimum qualifications requirements. GS-9 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-9 level you may qualify using experience or education, or a combination of the two. A. Education: In order to qualify you must possess at least one year of experience gained in a health care environment such as an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS7 grade level in the Federal service. Qualifying experience for the GS-9 will include duties and responsibilities such as the following: Maintaining current knowledge of the fundamental practices, principles, and programs related to healthcare delivery systems. Demonstrating knowledge of various healthcare administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. Application of regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups. Compiling information for reporting purposes. OR B. Substitution of Education (GS-09): You may substitute education for all or part of the required experience. A master's degree, equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree in hospital administration, public health administration, or other related fields within healthcare management/administration would meet the full qualification requirement. An MBA or MPA may be accepted if at least two (2) healthcare courses were taken prior to completion of the degree. Usually 18 semester hours is equivalent to one full year of graduate study, unless otherwise specified by the school. Please note, a transcript MUST be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education OR C. Combination of Education and Experience (GS-09): You may also combine qualifying education and experience to meet this requirement. Please note, only education beyond the first year (as defined by the school or 18 semester hours) may be credited for the combination. This will be calculated by determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required above; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required above; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. For example if you have 6 months of experience (50%) and 27 semester hours of graduate education (9 hours beyond the first year or 50% of the creditable amount) you would qualify for the GS-9 level. Please note, a transcript MUST be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Note: - Physical Requirements: Primarily sedentary, although slight physical effort may be required. - Benefits - How To Apply - All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/17/2018 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10182399. - To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. - Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete. - Additional Details - Series: 0671-Health System Specialist Job Pay Type: Per Year Job Openings: 1 Job Position: CBFZ-10182399-18-JS The GHATP Program is a 12-month experience under the preceptorship of a Medical/VISN Center Director. The12-month cycle for the program is June to June. The program requires a high degree of analytical ability and specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of health care delivery systems. Other areas addressed through the training program through mentor's guidance may include the following: · Studying policies establishing medical center, VISN and VHA committees/governance. · Participating in committees and task groups, fill acting roles and complete projects contributing to this objective. · Examining Congressional and VHA budget processes, including participation in local budget development and execution. · Rotating through the Quality Management/Performance Management, Risk Management, Patient Safety, and Utilization Review program areas. · Composing responses to congressional inquiries to learn the relationship of medical centers and congressional offices. · Rotating through services or programs of special interest. · Completing Personal Development Plan/Individual Growth and Learning Plan. Trainee must also complete the following targeted developmental assignments during the program: three book reviews, three executive interviews, a shadowing assignment, an acting supervisor position rotation, a leadership development team assignment, an individual project, serve as a facilitator, involvement in community, and development of public speaking skills. NOTE: All GHATP program requirements must be met for successful completion of the program. NOTE: Trainee is required to attend and travel to mandatory face to face program meetings/conferences.