This announcement is to solicit applicants for a detail/temporary promotion to the position of Chief, Community Care, GS-0301-14, within Health System Area (HSA) 5.2, Community Care service. The assignment will provide coverage for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System but is subject to support continuity of operations. This detail/temporary promotion is not to exceed 1 year but may be extended or terminated based on organizational needs.
***THIS IS A DETAIL OPPORTUNITY WITH POSSIBLE TEMPORARY PROMOTION NTE 1 YEAR. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION.*** Major duties and responsibilities for the position include but are not limited to: Directs, supervises, and manages functions and activities of health care services rendered to patients outside VAPAHCS.
Delegated full authority and responsibility for operational, planning, budgetary, and quality assurance aspects of these health services and programs, i.e., those not requiring medical judgment. The scope of these duties includes but is not limited to personnel, budget and utilization management, operational planning, public and stakeholder relations, and negotiations.
Serves as an advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, participating in policy-making, planning, and management decisions impacting the operation of the health care system and Health System Area 5.2. As a VHA tertiary and quaternary regional referral center, the Palo Alto VA Health Care System regularly receives patients from our Health System Area (HSA) sister facilities and facilities outside the HSA.
When developing provider agreements, contracts, policies, staffing models, and short and long term plans. Primary resource and Chief for all matters related to care in the community. Plan and oversee the integration of medical, administrative, and clinical support activities associated with efficiently processing and delivering high-value care in the community. Assesses, designs, and evaluates the processes and daily operations of the Community Care Service.
This requires an expert understanding and command of complex laws, policies, and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Ad-hoc only. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Program Specialist (Detail/Temporary Promotion) - Not to Exceed 1 Year/PD02777O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized.
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
michael.flournoy@va.gov · 415-221-4810 X22865
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $157236 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-06 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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