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Supervisory Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 60 days ago
Hybrid Harlingen, TX $62K – $80K Apply by Jul 27, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is located within the Veterans Affairs Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, working under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer, Primary Care. The primary function of this position is to provide administrative and operational support, project management, and supervisory oversight for employing Mobile Medical Units (MMUs) to improve access for Veterans to high-quality health care in accordance with Joint Commission and VHA policies and procedures.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as a key member of the facility's emergency management team, contributing to disaster preparedness planning and response coordination.
- →Leads initiatives to develop new programs and integrate national directives into existing operational frameworks, ensuring full compliance with legislative mandates and alignment with organizational priorities.
- →Independently plans project timelines, sets deadlines, and determines tasks to be completed.
- →Advises leadership on operational efficiencies, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices for mobile healthcare delivery.
- →Designs and manages training programs to ensure staff readiness and adherence to Joint Commission standards and VA healthcare practices.
- →Maintains effective communication and fosters a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- →Ensures staff are appropriately trained and licensed, safety and security protocols are followed, and contingency plans are in place for emergencies.
- →Collaborates with fleet management and environmental services to maintain MMU vehicles and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- →Ensures MMU services are targeted to underserved populations and contribute to the facility's outreach and emergency response capabilities.
- →Develops and revises local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with national standards and enhance MMU effectiveness.
- →Prepares comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders to inform decision-making and support funding requests.
- →Coordinates with external partners such as federal agencies (e.g., FEMA, HHS), state and local government entities, and community organizations to facilitate MMU operations, emergency preparedness, and outreach initiatives.
- →Prepares and delivers high-level briefings, reports, and correspondence to executive leadership, articulating MMU program goals, challenges, and outcomes.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday; 0700-1730 Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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) To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed.
- ✓The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓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 or trial 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.
- ✓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/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 6b33046a-5a48-4b2d-9227-6702b3d3173f
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