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Program Applications Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
Hybrid Charleston, SC $50K – $80K Apply by Jul 21, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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First Consideration will go to Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center employees, second consideration to The Department of Veteran's Affairs employees, and then further consideration will extend out to Federal employees. Telework (Ad-Hoc may be authorized) will be offered to only highly qualified applicants.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the full range of duties as described in the target position description.
- →This position provides business oversight for a variety of software programs integral to the overall administration and operations of the business.
- →The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and training for service and facility staff in business and functional areas for various information technology VISTA packages, e.g.
- →The applications control critical applications, which are used primarily by all care lines/services, i.e.
- →Gains and Losses Sheet, Scheduling, Fee Basis, Admissions/Discharge/Transfer, AMIE, HINQ, PTF and a multitude of other software modules.
- →Incumbent is key point of contact responsible for assuring that all information technology equipment with the service is operational and functions and coordinates with OI&T equipment replacement/installation with all other services.
- →The incumbent is the point of contact for OI&T for information technology initiative for hardware and software needs for the service.
- →The position is responsible for assisting with the preparation and implementation of the business contingency plans for system failure specifically addressing manual system backup plans addressing how day to day business will be conducted for long and short-term outages.Collects physical and data security needs for the service areas.
- →Collects individual needs to determine menu access for staff, Regional Officeemployees, and employees from VISN VA facilities.
- →Ensures OI&T assigns appropriate access to terminal and file codes for the purpose of controlling access to the patient and medical records.
- →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; 0730 - 4:00 Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized.
- →Telework: Ad-Hoc may be authorized.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 144a0742-6662-4b38-9731-3ad65c746ae8
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