Program Specialist (Event Manager)

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an Event Manager and to support the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) Chief of Learning Officer by assuring that all all education projects, program, and events are developed, organized, planned and conducted efficiently and economically within federal, DVA, VHA, ILEAD guidelines.

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. MAJOR DUTIES: Schedules, designs, plans, and makes arrangements for national and regional events that require the development of new event plans, such as a conference covering a new education/training module/topic related to a DVA/VHA mission area. Determines necessary logistical requirements, and ensures all necessary logistical arrangements are made. Develops a long-range calendar of national and regional events and coordinates with appropriate DVA/VHA and/or outside contacts for site selection and meeting room assignments. Develops and manages multiple program and event checklists, including deadlines; and ensures chat all requirements are met. Makes arrangements to meet logistical needs including scheduling/coordination of meeting places, room set-up, decorations, and audio/visual equipment including Internet, light and sound equipment or other requested .technology components, such as video conferencing and audience response systems, food and beverage services, signage, security, transportation, and services for the disabled. Conducts a site walk-through with interested parties to coordinate the necessary details to ensure the success of scheduled meetings and events. Identifies and recommends procurement actions for services, equipment and supplies used to support food service and special events programs. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00 am to 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Event Manager)/PD03547A and PD03860ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.