Program Specialist
Duties of the GS-11:
Responsible for a variety of developmental assignments in order to broaden skills and provide experience for progressively more complex assignments. The incumbent continues to gain experience and to develop their knowledge, skill and abilities through the completion of more complex assignments and the exercise of increasing authority and responsibility. The incumbent will gradually assume all the duties and responsibilities of those described in the full performance position description for the Program Specialist, GS-12. Duties of the GS-12:
Responsible for support to the Chief, HAS for the entire management of CCSC program from all administrative functions. Prepares verbal and written responses to inquiries and complaints of Veterans and congressional staff regarding coding and revenue policies for the purpose of solving problems, explaining procedures, and recommending various courses of action (if necessary). Functions independently by applying National HIM guidelines and guidance provided by the incumbent's supervisor to assist with any and all administrative needs the program. Works on highly confidential and complex projects and special studies with Service Chief input. Assists in providing performance measures for performance standards to aid in performance evaluations. Develops competency assessments in coordination with the supervisor based on system development and process changes. Provides administrative support to Coding Supervisors/Leads by aiding in the selection, training and evaluation of section employees and other duties as assigned. 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 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD# GS-11 #01499-GS-12 PD#01500 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/3/2020. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. For the GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. . 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization OR, Education:
You must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationsProblem Solving 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:
The work is sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying of light objects such as files, books, and papers; some walking, standing, or bending. No special physical qualifications are required. 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/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsible for a variety of developmental assignments in order to broaden skills and provide experience for progressively more complex assignments. The incumbent continues to gain experience and to develop their knowledge, skill and abilities through the completion of more complex assignments and the exercise of increasing authority and responsibility. The incumbent will gradually assume all the duties and responsibilities of those described in the full performance position description for the Program Specialist, GS-12. Duties of the GS-12:
Responsible for support to the Chief, HAS for the entire management of CCSC program from all administrative functions. Prepares verbal and written responses to inquiries and complaints of Veterans and congressional staff regarding coding and revenue policies for the purpose of solving problems, explaining procedures, and recommending various courses of action (if necessary). Functions independently by applying National HIM guidelines and guidance provided by the incumbent's supervisor to assist with any and all administrative needs the program. Works on highly confidential and complex projects and special studies with Service Chief input. Assists in providing performance measures for performance standards to aid in performance evaluations. Develops competency assessments in coordination with the supervisor based on system development and process changes. Provides administrative support to Coding Supervisors/Leads by aiding in the selection, training and evaluation of section employees and other duties as assigned. 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 8:
00 am - 4:
30 pm Compressed/Flexible:
Not available Telework:
Not available Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD# GS-11 #01499-GS-12 PD#01500 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/3/2020. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. For the GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. . 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. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization OR, Education:
You must have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementCommunicationsProblem Solving 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:
The work is sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying of light objects such as files, books, and papers; some walking, standing, or bending. No special physical qualifications are required. 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/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$64,699 to $100,817 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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