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Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 55 days ago
On-site New Orleans, LA $75K – $97K Apply by Jul 29, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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This position is in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service which is an office under the Chief of Staff. The Selectee serves as an advisor and analyst for the delivery of training, utilization management and patient flow within the PM&R Service. The Selectee performs analysis, evaluations and advisory assignments related to the effectiveness and efficiency of coordination of care and utilization initiatives for the service.
What You'll Do
- →Evaluates, processes, or makes recommendations for effective organizational changes to better meet program needs.
- →Develops indicators to provide objective evidence of the quality of procedures performed by all programs and components of the PM&R service.
- →Represents the PM&R Service at meetings requiring administrative or technical input.
- →Advise management officials, supervisors, and employees on the interpretation and application of a variety of human resources policies, practices, and procedures including staffing, classification, employee relations, benefits, and related areas.
- →Develops recommendations for improvements in program operations to promote efficiency and cost savings, evaluates processes and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes system-wide as needed.
- →Responsible for ensuring and up-to-date and accurate inventory of non-expendable equipment through Equipment Inventory Listing reporting.
- →Responsible for the duties of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for PM&R Service and making sure all obligations are completed in a timely manner and fulfilled.
- →Conduct program surveys and audits to verify compliance with policies and regulations and make recommendations to management regarding the complex programs like computerized work order program and equipment management (AEMS/MERS) and Capital Resources Survey (CAPRES).
- →Use a wide range of communications technology to support the implementation of PM&R Service programs, including but not limited to personal computers, video-conferencing, distance learning, and web-based education.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist/PD074130 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not 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.
- ✓Pre-employment evaluation may be required.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and accomplished in an office environment.
- ✓The Selectee may occasionally need to walk/travel to other sites or affiliates to procure documents, provide training, attend meetings or aid.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 672b074d-33be-430b-bf7e-7926e60756d2
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