The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has adopted the Center for Development and Civic Engagement/Voluntary Service Modernization Initiative which is a new model of organizing and consolidating essential voluntary functions and services to the Medical Center. Promotion Potential: This announcement has been revised to clarify that the position is at the full performance level and does not include promotional privileges.
The Voluntary Services Officer serves as the Chief of CDCE/Voluntary Services reporting directly to a member of the executive leadership team. The incumbent has oversight for CDCE/Voluntary Services for the full scope of business for each of the interrelated lines of business, which include Voluntary Service, Philanthropic Engagement, and Partnership Solutions. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and leads all philanthropic activities and programs. Responsible for the proactive and agile utilization, to include the commitment and distribution of community resources in support of organizational goals, objectives and strategic priorities. Collaborates with Department-level organizations to support national initiatives that involve community partnerships designed for execution at local facilities or in support of largescale national programs, providing evaluation and recommendations to further program impact and long-term success. Conducts and analyzes comprehensive needs assessments for optimal alignment of the program in support of the organization's mission and goals. Ensure compliance with all applicable JC standards. Provides oversight of all the organization's funds and in-kind development activities, conducts and analyzes routine needs assessments, manages the day-to-day operations of the philanthropic development activities, and monitors all donated monetary funds at the healthcare system level within the station's General Post Fund (GPF) Accounts. Maintains significant and expansive supervisory responsibility for every registered volunteer in accordance with the JC and established occupational standards for the profession. Exercises maximum risk mitigation and management strategies to limit liability for the agency, volunteers and community partners, as well as maximize their potential to contribute to the organization's mission and goals. Guides and directs the performance management and evaluation process at prescribed intervals for all volunteers in collaboration with using departments and assigned personnel responsible for leading the work of volunteers. The Voluntary Services Officer develops short and long-term strategic and operational planning, positioning the Center to successfully support the established values, mission, and general objectives of the organization. Establishes local policies and procedures for the strategic utilization of volunteers and community partnerships. Serves as an advisor to VA Headquarters Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee. Conducts thorough and exhaustive research on potential community partners to determine suitability for development of non-monetary partnership agreements. Responsible for the development of Memoranda of Agreement ensures appropriate documentation and concurrence prior to finalizing these strategic relationships. Provides reports related to strategic partnerships to offices within VA Headquarters. Evaluates the effectiveness of internal and external forces on the organization and its fund development and community engagement programs. Develops a balanced funding mix of donor and volunteer sources and executes programs and activities targeted to the needs of the facility, its programs and Veterans. Acts as primary official for plan activation, ensuring annual training of all staff and volunteers; ensures rapid deployment in preparation to support the overall facility emergency plan through the activation of community partnerships and mobilization of volunteers for the acquisition of human, monetary, in- kind, and material resources as required. 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. A one year supervisory probation period may be required for this position Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc-Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Voluntary Services Officer/PD99897S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Asian.Jenkins@va.gov 469-797-2195 X22195
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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