Health Systems Administrator (Assistant Director)

Summary

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This position is located within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Mid\-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6\), Hampton VA Health Care System (HVHCS), at the Chesapeake Health Care Center (HCC). This position functions as the Assistant Director for the Chesapeake Health Care Center. This position operates as a full member of the HVHCS executive leadership team and is a direct report to the Executive Director, HVHCS.

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This job is open to

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### The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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Incumbent is a full member of the HVHCS executive leadership team. Daily, he/she interfaces with the HVHCS Director, Associate Director for Operations, Chief of Staff, the Associate Director for Patient Care Services, as well as members of his/her HCC management team. Incumbent participates fully in executive leadership discussions, the development of strategic plans, policymaking, and decisions regarding overall HVHCS operations. He/she serves on various program and service strategic planning committees and in on\-site management meetings with program officials from other agencies. The incumbent has full accountability and line authority for the overall administrative direction and daily management of the three service lines and HCC. The incumbent integrates their activities into the overall health care system and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) plans.

Systemic Internal Review

Incumbent plays a key role in the development and implementation of HVHCS internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities comply with these standards. The incumbent ensures that services provided by the health care system are within the acceptable standards set by The Joint Commission, the Drug Enforcement Agency, General Accounting Office, Inspector General, Office of Personnel Management, National Regulatory Commission, and other regulatory and accrediting bodies, which contribute to the high quality of care to the patient population.

Budget and Financial Management

Incumbent brings a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of basic financial management principles to the development, implementation, and control of outpatient clinic budgeting systems. He/she serves as co\-Chair of the HVHCS Resource Management Committee (RMC), which recommends actions on personnel, major equipment, and space to the Executive Director/Chair, Executive Leadership Board. Incumbent establishes priorities for the distribution of financial resources based upon program needs and monitors regular and recurring expenditures for personnel equipment, supplies, etc. He/she is a full participant in the development of the overall HVHCS budget and manages HCC funds within the scope of the overall HVHCS financial plan, budgetary considerations, and constraints. Job responsibilities require a thorough understanding of Government and VHA budget system and process, and an in\-depth knowledge of the HVHCS budget along with the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation (VERA) model.

Personnel Management

Incumbent has broad, extensive knowledge of government\-wide, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), and VA personnel management requirements as well as the contributions and needs of widely diverse individuals and employee groups. He/she works closely with VISN 6 human resources staff, HCC senior leaders, service chiefs and other supervisors ensuring the appropriateness of personnel actions. Recruitment of, and retention for, a wide variety of professional and technical employees located at this facility will present challenges requiring the incumbent to plan, coordinate, and execute processes to ensure adequate human capital is always available for quality, safe patient care.

Public Relations

Incumbent participates in local community activities and interacts with the news media representing the senior executive team. He/she works with community groups and organizations as a HVHCS representative. Incumbent is called upon to speak at various functions in the absence of the Executive Director or other executive leaders. These functions occur within the health care system for patients as well as employees, and in the community\-at\-large.

Work Schedule: Monday\- Friday, 7:30am\-4:00p.m

Telework: Ad\-HOC

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD\#: Health Systems Administrator (Assistant Director)/PD99901S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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### Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID\-19\) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) \- See "Additional Information" below for details.

### Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/16/2026\.

Time\-In\-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time\-in\-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS\-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS\-13\. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF\-50 that shows your time\-in\-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF\-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one\-year time\-in\-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF\-50 that clearly demonstrates one\-year time\-in\-grade.

Note: Time\-In\-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

* Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study \- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration (Transcripts Required). OR,

* Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:

+ Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;

+ Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups;

+ Government\-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement;

+ Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize and adapt to changing priorities; and,

Knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs.

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* Special Provision for In\-Service Placement: Successful completion of an agency\-sponsored on\-the\-job training program may be substituted for qualifying experience, provided it included a formal individualized training plan. Such a training program must have been conducted in an operating health care system and included:

+ Assignments providing a knowledge of basic health system administration philosophies, practices, and procedures, and basic government administrative policies and requirements;

+ Practical assignments providing an opportunity to apply health system administration skills and principles (as the individual progresses, work assignments must be characteristic of the grade level to which he or she is assigned); and

+ Oversight by an experienced health system administrator with periodic evaluation of the individual's progress and appropriate adjustment of the training program.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must meet one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level to qualify at the GS\-14 grade level.You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

GS\-14 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS\-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:

(1\) Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;

(2\) Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and

(3\) Government\-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Applicants must also possess:

(1\) Management ability to delegate authority, evaluate and oversee people and programs, recognize, and adapt to changing priorities; and

(2\) Knowledge of the interrelationships and interdependencies among various medical and administrative services and programs. At this level, applicants would provide executive leadership with insight in establish organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support desired grade levels, and facilitate career development; work on the development of a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network; establish and maintain public relations with a variety of institutions and groups; apply performance standards to measure program performance and health care activities are meeting established goals and objectives; and plan and execute major projects concerned with the analysis and evaluation of programs and operational effectiveness.You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Administration and Management
• Financial Management
• Human Capital Management
• Organizational Performance Analysis
• Partnering

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35\-40 hours of work per week. Part\-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements: Work performance is at a desk, in an office setting. The position does require touring of the medical center for direct supervision, survey and environment of care issues. The incumbent occasionally carries books and papers to and from meetings and conferences and is required to travel between the Healthcare Center and Clinics.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy\-data\-oversight/classification\-qualifications/general\-schedule\-qualification\-standards/.

### Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition\-of\-foreign\-qualifications/.

### Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193\.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID\-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID\-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer.

For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full\-time, part\-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre\-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:

Please visit the VA for Vets site for career\-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
• SF\-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.

Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF\-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

• Cover Letter
• DD\-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1\)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF\-15
• SF\-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

SF\-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

• Most recent SF\-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee
• An SF\-50 showing your time\-in\-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF\-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one\-year time\-in\-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF\-50 that clearly demonstrates one\-year time\-in\-grade
• Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time\-in\-grade.
• Examples of appropriate SF\-50's include:

+ Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

+ Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or

+ SF\-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10\-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF\-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference.

For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets \- Veterans \- Job Seekers \- Veterans' Preference.

### If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/16/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12929399\.

• To begin,
click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click
Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re\-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213\.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities \[i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service\-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF\-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well\-qualified for this vacancy. To be well\-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy\-data\-oversight/workforce\-restructuring/employee\-guide\-to\-career\-transition/.

During the application process you may have an option to opt\-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

### Agency contact information

Tammy Myrie

Phone

901\-663\-6722

Email

Tammy.Myrie@va.gov

Address

Hampton VA Medical Center

100 Emancipation Drive

Hampton, VA 23667

US### Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community\-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA\-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full\- and part\-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home\-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open \& closing dates

04/06/2026 to 04/16/2026

Salary

$127,646 \- $165,945 per year

Pay scale \& grade

GS 14

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Hampton, VA

1 vacancy

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less \- You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full\-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

• 0670 Health System Administration

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

CBTA\-12929399\-26\-TM

Control number

864076300