The Supervisory Administrative Officer (SAO) for Radiology Service reports to the Chief of Radiology. The SAO is a key member of the leadership team that is responsible for the clinical care, MSS/HR Smart submissions for all supervisors within the department. and research missions provided by the service. The SAO directs administrative operations of the team.
Duties include but not limited to: Plans and conducts a variety of broad and complex analytical and evaluative studies of a wide range of medical facility health care delivery services such as organizational structures and management systems for the administrative services in the health care delivery system; human resources, space, equipment and financial resources; medical records administration; and medical facility housekeeping.
Considers current medical facility practices regarding the integration of internal administrative and clinical policies to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies, and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities such as other area hospitals and the community at large.
Prepares study reports and findings that include substantive and innovative recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the medical facility health care program.
Makes formal presentation to medical management officials to propose major modifications and improvements regarding the facility organization structure and functions; health care services; a variety of administrative support services; the establishment of an atmosphere conducive to the accomplishment of the basic medical facility mission; and the promotion of good relations with a variety of groups and individuals including patients and staff, as well as representatives of other medical facilities, and community organizations.
The SAO is delegated the responsibility for the study, analysis, evaluation, and formulation of recommendations for the development and improvement of administrative management and operating programs identified below: Identifies and participates in resolving the full range of management problems and assists in the development of proposed management programs on a service, interservice, medical center, or VISN wide basis.
Conducts management studies in organizational entities with critical problems; conducts and integrates cyclical management studies and conducts studies with Systematic Internal Reviews and Management Briefings. The incumbent analyzes, evaluates, and formulates recommendations that result in greater efficiency and economy of operations. The SAO investigates patient complaints and executes directed correspondence to patients and members of congress.
Maintains Radiology Service policies and procedures. Initiates procurements and maintains equipment inventory lists. Monitors Radiology Service space within the medical center. The position functions as a first level supervisor over 5 FTE. The SAO is responsible for ensuring that the work assignments of the team are carried out by performing a range of duties.
Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD128470
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
V19USAJOBS@VA.GOV · 719-227-4600
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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