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Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
Hybrid Salt Lake City, UT $62K – $97K Apply by Oct 6, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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The position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA Medical Center (VAMC) Salt Lake City, Utah in the Specialty Care Service. The Program Specialist serves as the service-level liaison and advisor on equipment and product acquisition and equipment/instrumentation service contracts for a wide variety of items to include specialized services
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but not limited to: As the Program Specialist, incumbent will monitor and make recommendations to replace end of life equipment.
- →Reviews requests for supplies from customers and provides supporting documentation as necessary.
- →Contacts vendors to attain quotes for items to be requested.
- →Validates quotes for accuracy consulting the requesting subject matter experts when necessary.
- →Using the Electronic Equipment Request (EER) portal, will enter all equipment requests, track progress of the acquisition, ensure delivery, and ensure timely readiness of acquisitions for the Specialty Care service.
- →Researches and prepares documentation of salient characteristics, market research, sole source requirements, like or exact requirements, item descriptions, justification, reusable medical equipment (RME) cleaning instructions, Instructions for Use (IFU), and technical specifications.
- →The incumbent will collaborate with the vendors, Engineering and IRM to determine the need for and completion of Form 6550 if access to the VA network is required.
- →The Program Specialist will collaborate with facility subject matter experts to determine if requested equipment is laser, imaging, or x-ray equipment.
- →Incumbent monitors and enters new equipment into the Strategic Equipment Planning Guide (SEPG) to enable entry into the EER.
- →Once the data has been entered and uploaded into the EER, and the request has been approved, the incumbent will work with the Logistics service to clarify any information needed to successfully send instrumentation, scope, accessory, supply and equipment requests to Contracting.
- →Upon delivery of requested items, the Program Specialist ensures timely activation of new equipment and receiving of all other acquisitions.
- →Incumbent will serve as the liaison between the Specialty Care and Logistics services.
- →Utilizes initiative and experienced judgment to research and analyze the guidelines in developing, recommending, and implementing solutions.
- →Strong Knowledge of cost and pricing data and contract proposals to evaluate the offers and responsibility, and to evaluate contractor responsibility and performance.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 34296008-6757-48d2-916e-3b7fc0ecb49b
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