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Summary This position is located in the Purchased Referred Care (PRC) department at the Lockport IHS Health Center, Lockport, NY. Under the general administrative direction of the Health System Administrator/CEO or designee, the incumbent serves as the service unit Health Systems Specialist and is responsible for the management of the Purchased Referred Care program. Responsibilities Manage the implementation, processing and monitoring of the service unit Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) program Collaborate with the Administrative Officer/CEO in the development and implementation of both short and long term goals, plans and policies for the health delivery system. Represent the Lockport IHS Health Center (IHS) Fiscal Intermediary for the processing of Purchased Referred Care claims for the Lockport IHS Health Center. Develop and document reports, manuals, staff papers, and correspondence on pertinent subjects and issues. Assess, develop, implement, and execute the plans, programs, and policies pertaining to the operation of Purchased Referred Cares initiatives at service unit facilities. Supervise personnel in the Purchased Referred Care Program Requirements Conditions of Employment Selectee may be subject to a probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: I have undergraduate and/or graduate education with a major study in hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. Specialized Experience: I have 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 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; and Government wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-11 Grade Level: Education: I have a Ph.D. or a equivalent doctoral degree or I have completed three (3) full years of a progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M. My education must have included major study in hospital administration, public health administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. Specialized Experience: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Develop program goals and operating guidelines; coordinating priorities; integrating operational plans in the application of new alternative methods, techniques, and approaches pertinent to policies and directives in the administration and management of Purchased/Referred Care (PRC). Combination of Education and Experience: I have a combination of the specialized experience described in A and the education described in B. To determine if you qualify under this combination first divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond 2 years by 18. (Note: Only education in excess of the second year is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education.) Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed. This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. 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. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 12 month service agreement will be required. This position is at the full-performance level. This position is being announced concurrently under Excepted Service/Competitive Merit Promotion Examining Procedures. Please review vacancy announcement number IHS-24-NA-12444175-ESEP/MP; for eligibility requirements. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.