The incumbent functions as a developmental Health System Specialist within the Office of the Patient Safety Officer and works under the technical direction of the Medical Center Director. The position provides administrative and analytical support and serves as a liaison to multiple staff offices.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. This GS-09 position serves as a developmental role within a career ladder leading to the full-performance GS-11 level. The incumbent is expected to successfully complete all required training and developmental activities as directed by the immediate supervisor in this capacity, The incumbent performs duties that align with the competencies outlined in the GS-11 position description with assignment complexity increasing as proficiency and independence and demonstrated. Duties include, not limited to: Monitors and manages incoming actions and requests from initial receipt to completion and closeout. Analyzes the subject matter of incoming information for appropriate distribution to offices internal or external to the office. Receives and monitors completed actions or responses; analyzes responses for completeness and accuracy against known policies and procedures; and ensures action or inquiry is closed out with the inquirer or office. Participates in special information flow studies, analyses, presentations and briefings, as assigned. Conducts conventional studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects. Works in coordination with other internal reviewing services regarding routine audits and internal/external reviews of a national concern, i. e, fiscal efficiencies and organizational structure. Tracks routine deadlines initiated by 010/GAO and internal reviewing officials to ensure timely submission of responses and actions. Communicates with responsible staff agency members to ensure completion of all requested actions and appropriately closes out all requests. Works closely with senior management and others in implementing and evaluating policies, plans, and internal operational systems such as correspondence management, information tracking among pertinent offices and stakeholders, and internal/external communication flows. Contacts and engages frequently with staff at all levels to facilitate the work of the office related to a variety of operations-focused assignments and projects initiated by senior leadership or program offices, or departmental offices. Manages and coordinates all online communication tools such as assigned intranet websites, internal SharePoint website collection, and other related informational tools in consultation with communication specialists. Coordinates events hosted by officials, including town hall meetings with internal staff, with assistance from continuing educational staff and initiatives when warranted. Coordinates with the appropriate individuals or offices to develop proposals and supporting materials for presentation at conferences, meetings, hearings and other external activities and meetings. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 16:00pm. Schedule subject to change base on agency needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD115390 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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