> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1086482-supervisory-health-system-specialist-gpm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1086482-supervisory-health-system-specialist-gpm). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Supervisory Health System Specialist-GPM - **Company:** US Veterans Health Administration - **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States - **Salary:** $106,437.0 - $138,370.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Databases, Computerized Patient Record System, Information Technology, Data Management, Pyramid - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0e9d81b06f1215c2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team member evaluation?, To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Individual Occupational Requirements (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. 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; and Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement. OR Special Provision for Inservice 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 the IOR, candidates must also fully meet the below grade requirements. Specialized Experience GS-13 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Mastery of a wide range of qualitative /quantitative as well as analytical/evaluative methods for development and management of a major administrative program for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems. Expertise in a wide variety of computer and data management packages and VA databases including Clinic Practice Management Dashboard, VISTA, CPRS, Clinic Access Index, Access Glide Path, SAIL, SPARQ, SHEP, Pyramid, etc. Ability to effectively supervise others by setting priorities, assigning work, evaluating work of subordinates and developing subordinates for increased responsibility and succession planning. Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work to accept and implement recommendations where proposals from executive leadership involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied. Preferred experience: Knowledge of VA systems and policies and a combination of organizational, project management, and communication skills is essential to being successful in this role. Must possess the ability to supervise and lead a team of individuals responsible for supporting high quality, cost effective health care services to our Veteran population. There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level. 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., 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. ## Description This position is located within the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center (VAMC) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).The primary purpose of the Ambulatory Care Operations Director Group Practice Manager (ACOD-GPM) is to provide oversight and administrative management of all ambulatory care services in the VAMC and related Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) as it relates to access to care as applicable., DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Some of the duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following: * Expertise in a wide variety of computer and data management packages and VA databases including Clinic Practice Management Dashboard, VISTA, CPRS, Clinic Assess Index, Access Glide Path, SAIL, SPARQ, SHEP, Pyramid. * Review and evaluate system-wide training plans to optimize local use, propose improvement measures for efficiency and effectiveness, and maintain knowledge of clinic practice management. * Review and provide input on nationally issued regulations and policies for VA-wide implementation, coordinate and align system performance measures and goals with system needs and specific requirements of national or VISN cooperative efforts. * Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgments. * Initiates, develops and executes complex projects, collaborating effectively in a lead role. * Review and evaluate local processes and procedures to determine areas of effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement for proposal through GPM Community of Practice and the national Steering Committee at the national level. * Coordinate efforts to ensure patient concerns are received, evaluated, and addressed in a timely and effective manner by the appropriate subject matter experts. * Oversee and monitor consult management issues and provide guidance to CLs and Administrative Leads (ALs) when required. Oversee and monitor Information Technology (IT) usage and issues and provide guidance to CLs as needed., Physical Requirements: Performance of the incumbent's duties may require extensive walking per day to meet with the VAMC quadrad, Clinic Leads, Administrative Leads, MAS staff, and other clinic personnel. Trips to satellite outpatient clinics are sometimes necessary and will involve transportation via station vehicle or privately owned vehicle., IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received. Required Documents Documents Accepted: * DD-214/ Statement of Service * Disability Letter (Schedule A) * Disability Letter (VA) * Other (1) * Resume * Separation Notice (RIF) * SF-15 * SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action * Transcript Documents Required: * Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application., DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 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