Program Specialist

Job Title

Program Specialist

Job Description

Manages administrative and human resource issues as assigned, coordinate personnel actions, performance standards, and manages aspects of the performance appraisal system within the Service.

Serves as an advisor to supervisors within the service on personnel and administrative matters using knowledge of federal and agency policy, laws, and regulations.

Responsible for coordinating routine review of position descriptions within Surgery Service and advising supervisors of review and update requirements.

Composes ads for recruitment purposes and for US Department of Labor regulations requirements to obtain the Immigration Visa; and send to Human Resources personnel to publish in national medical and technical journals, newspapers, and VAMC's nationwide. Ads identify eligibility requirements such as licensing, certification, education and general requirements of the position.

Plans all visits by physicians being-considered for positions in the Surgical Service, to include logistical matters (accommodations, transportation, financial reimbursement, etc), and together with the Section Chief, drafts interview schedules and then coordinates final schedule by personally contacting all persons on the agenda and arranging their participation in the interview process.

Primary approving official for Surgical Service's Cost Distribution Report, and an approving official for Surgical Service Control Points; and responsible to the Chief, Surgical Service and the Administrative Officer for the financial status of the Service.

Coordinates all service level budgets planning and projecting with the Chief, Surgical Service, Administrative Officer, and the various Section Chiefs of Surgery Service.

Approves all purchase card reconciliations; monitor the purchases to ensure they are within putaecard guidelines and policy. Incumbent is responsible for monthly purchase card audits and reports.

Serves as Surgical Service's Technical Representative on contracts within the Service.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework: Ad-Hoc

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD03178A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs