This position is located within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The Medical Center is a tertiary care facility providing comprehensive primary and specialty health care services. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Chief of Health Administration Service (HAS).
The incumbent provides guidance to HAS staff, ensures compliance with procedural, legal, and administrative requirements, and supports workload data integrity and program success at both Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and the main facility. The incumbent: Assists with directing and managing the full range of Health Administration Service programs. Oversees human resources and administrative requirements. Provides program management and personnel administration.
Directs staffing, recruitment, promotions, awards, training, and disciplinary actions. Supports performance management and achievement of organizational goals. Develops status reports and response materials for leadership. Directs development of personnel documentation and personnel actions. Advises the Chief of HAS regarding program implementation and personnel activities. Assists in budget formulation, justification, execution, and financial reporting.
Makes recommendations regarding budgeting and financial management. Participates in budget defense and resource allocation discussions. Assists with procurement and contracting activities, including statements of work and contract management. Interprets administrative policies and develops local procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of administrative management policies.
Supervises the full range of Health administration Services, including but not limited to: Scheduling (Specialty, Primary Care, Mental Health, Dental, etc.), Eligibility, Beneficiary Travel, HIMS, AODs, Business Office functions, wards, emergency department, telephone operators, specialty call center, etc Supervises the facility coordinator for the Fugitive Felon Program and State Veterans Home and maintains required tracking procedures.
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. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00am-16:30pm Compressed/Flexible: N/A Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Med Administration Officer/PD074360 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Approved has been provided for a recruitment or relocation incentive for 15 percent of the applicable salary. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Approved PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Approved
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
Armon.Franklin@va.gov · (843) 577-5011
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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