Health System Specialist

The Office of Sterile Processing (OSP) is responsible for providing mission critical operational guidance and oversight to Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and the sterile processing staff on all matters related to the reprocessing of critical and semi-critical resuable medical devices (RMD). The Health System Specialist serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) evaluating and providing consultative guidance and analysis of RMD programs at the VISN and facility level.

The Health System Specialist - Subject Matter Expert (SME) duties include, but are not limited to: Conducting administrative and technical evidence-based reviews of policy documents, issue briefs, peer review executive summaries, business cases and RMD reprocessing and storage documents for OSP concurrence Conducting administrative and technical reviews of issue briefs, peer review of report summaries, business cases, special reports and RMD reprocessing and storage documents for OSP concurrence Planning, coordinating and implementing virtual and onsite VA medical facility assessment of VISN and facility RMD programs Coordinating and preparing reports, briefing materials, white papers and other correspondence for OSP leadership Providing recommendations in support facility level action plans and goals based on site visit findings and data collection methodologies such as Sterile Processing Accountability Tool (SPAT), Risk Identification Triage Mitigation System (RiTMS), and point-in time studies (PIT) Project management responsibilities to include development of project management plans, statements of work, communication plans, business case reports, and implementation/evaluation plans 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 8:00AM - 4:30PM CST Order of Referral: This announcement will close on 08/20/2026. The first 75 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate and highly qualified candidates with assigned space to work in-person from an agency worksite. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD47669A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. 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.