Health System Administrator (Deputy Director) - (Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 1 Year)

The Health System Administrator (Deputy Director) is responsible for the direction and coordination of all administrative activities in the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System. He/she determines program goals and objectives, develops short and long- range plans for achieving them in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and consistent with the strategic planning process.

This job opportunity NTE 1 year is a detail or temporary promotion which may become permanent without further competition. The Deputy Director is the Healthcare System's principal extension of the Director's authority, with responsibility for assisting the Director and staying abreast of those tasks and issues the Director is working on, while focusing on guiding and coordinating operational elements of the Healthcare System. The Deputy Director is responsible for business management and for taking the lead in coordinating and developing stakeholder support and resourcing to meet the Healthcare System's programs and objectives. Functions with delegated authority from the Healthcare Systems Executive Director, and in Director's absence, serves as the primary Acting Executive Director, exercising that level of authority, direction, and control over the Healthcare System and all assigned resources. Coordinates with the Director, the Deputy Director has full delegated line authority and responsibility for executive level management of a VA health care facility or facilities. Responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, reviewing, evaluating, and improving medical, administrative, and supporting operations of a health care system which administers a variety of medical care and treatment for a large geographic area. Participates in planning and development of current and proposed program objectives in conjunction with administrative and clinical managers, develops short and long range fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs. Expects and obtains, as the accountable official, positive accomplishments in effective utilization of resources as related to budget, manpower, equipment, contractual services, physical facility needs and FTEE control. Duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs. These include, but are not limited to, decisions affecting the nature, scope, quality of, and emphases on, the facility's patient care programs and activities, as well as the over budget effectiveness. Exercises management level supervisory responsibilities which include: Prioritizing major work efforts. Evaluating the performance of the management team. Giving advice, counsel, or instruction. Interviewing and tentatively selecting candidates for key centralized positions, and recommending appointment, promotion or reassignment involving such positions. Hearing and resolving appropriate complaints and grievances, referring those to Central Office which cannot be resolved at the facility. Effecting disciplinary measures, recommending action to Central Office for those involving key facility officials. Identifying and providing for management development and training needs of key staff members. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Telework: Ad-hoc telework - only when official duty station is closed due to emergency situations, inclement weather, etc. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Health System Administrator (Deputy Director) - (Detail/Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed 1 Year)/PD548-03027-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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) 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.