Program Specialist
Performs statistical data management to include analyzing. Performs research, computing, and provide statistical data, reports and special studies of Education and Workforce Development Service training programs. Collects data, establishing report format or complies with directed report formats, performs calculations, and presents data in final form for submission to the Chief Education. Identifies problems in scheduling, funding and quota allocation and recommends alternative courses of action to ensure efficiency, economy and balance in the operation of Education and Workforce Development Services. Performs analysis of statistical material and data generated from Education and Workforce Development Service training programs and prepares a variety of reports and correspondence. Serves as TMS Coordinator for SVAMC. Provides advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on development of individualized learning plans for staff. Develops statistical analyses, including tracking and trending, of data from TMSLMS; reports finding, including recommendations for improvement or corrective action, to management. Serves as principal Domain Manager and TEMPO electronic education point of contact for SVAMC. Interprets and applies VA and OAA regulations and procedures concerning TMS training matters. Monitors and analyzes reports, prepares associated correspondence, notifies systems to monitor, review and analyze data. Serves as Program Specialist for Distance Learning as it relates to Computer Based Training/Web Based Training (CBT/WBT). Coordinates with other key organizational personnel in the collection and organization of data. Collects, analyzes and consolidates data to determine educational requirements. Prepares reports in final format for Chief Education review and signature. Attends Education Service meetings and handles all follow-on actions with regard to TMS and the LMS/TEMPO Education Programs emerging from the meetings. Performs other duties as assigned based on Medical Center, VISN and National priorities. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:
45am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Ad Hoc Only Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD001248 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
coordinating and tracking data, prepares a variety of reports, generate data, and correspondence, experience utilizing different computer software to gather, review, input, update, access, organize, process, and maintain information, keep management updated on surveys and internal audits. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the Program Specialist position to meet the experience requirements for the GS-09 position. For example, an applicant with 6 months of appropriate specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (50 percent of the experience requirement for GS-09) and 1 year of successfully completed graduate education (18 semester hours), as is describe above, (50 percent of the education requirement for the GS-09) would qualify for a GS-09 position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingAttention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer Service 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
This work is performed in an office setting requiring only ordinary physical exertion such as occasional walking between work areas. Work Environment:
The work involves the common risks or discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions typical of offices. Travel may be required between sites. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday - Friday 7:
45am - 4:
30pm Telework:
Ad Hoc Only Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD001248 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/02/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note:
Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Specialized
Experience:
You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
coordinating and tracking data, prepares a variety of reports, generate data, and correspondence, experience utilizing different computer software to gather, review, input, update, access, organize, process, and maintain information, keep management updated on surveys and internal audits. OR, Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the Program Specialist position to meet the experience requirements for the GS-09 position. For example, an applicant with 6 months of appropriate specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 (50 percent of the experience requirement for GS-09) and 1 year of successfully completed graduate education (18 semester hours), as is describe above, (50 percent of the education requirement for the GS-09) would qualify for a GS-09 position. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingAttention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer Service 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. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
This work is performed in an office setting requiring only ordinary physical exertion such as occasional walking between work areas. Work Environment:
The work involves the common risks or discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions typical of offices. Travel may be required between sites. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$53,584 to $69,661 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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