You will serve as the Medical Center Designated Learning Officer (DLO) for the Coatesville VA Medical Center and as the advisor to the Associate Chief of Staff for Education (ACOS/E) on all local training and education issues. In this role, the Medical Center DLO coordinates education for more than 1,200 employees.
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides leadership and direction in aligning health professions training, staff education, and workforce development programs across the organization. Coordinates the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning programs that support organizational goals and workforce needs.
Oversee localized web-based learning and education platform (TMS 2.0), including user account and access management, compliance tracking and reporting, curriculum and course administration, and system support, maintenance and training. Participates in strategic planning efforts and advocates for the development of a strong learning infrastructure. Promotes a culture of continuous learning by encouraging innovative educational methods and approaches.
Serves as the primary liaison for educational initiatives with VISN, VHA Central Office, and other key stakeholders. Oversees relationships with academic affiliates, educational institutions, and community partners. Advises leadership on emerging learning techniques, educational theories, and training technologies. Researches and analyzes organization-wide educational and workforce development issues and provides recommendations to leadership.
Identifies and advocates for resources needed to support and improve the learning environment, including staffing, funding, space, and technology. Reviews and evaluates training programs and educational offerings to ensure quality, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational objectives. Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff and establishes priorities and performance expectations.
Monitors the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of employee work and takes corrective action when necessary. Provides employee coaching, counseling, and guidance on work-related and administrative matters. Recruits, hires, develops, and recognizes employees while managing leave, performance, and employee relations issues. Identifies training needs, improves workflows and procedures, and manages personnel and resource requirements to accomplish organizational goals.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am -4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Education Program Specialist/PD06536-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Kevin.Hicks@va.gov · 904-219-6715
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $82289 – $106982/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-07 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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