HealthCare Education Specialist

Summary The HealthCare Education Specialist (Accreditation Specialist) bears the responsibility for advising, consulting, and the oversight and management of accreditation activities for VHA. They oversee the portfolio of health professions accreditations and certification to meet the needs of target audiences of sponsored continuing education activities. This position develops organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accrediting body standards. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "who we are," our culture, and how we care for Veterans, their families and other beneficiaries. The Values are Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence ("I CARE"). As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips.Major Duties: ***Physical work location will be determined upon selection.*** The major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Interprets the criteria and requirements from different accreditation bodies and translates them into the accreditation policies in VHA ILEAD. Composes self-study of VHA and ILEAD Accreditation for new accreditation application and reaccreditation. Assists with preparing accreditation packages to forward to Accreditation bodies to maintain accreditations and to earn new accreditation. Creates national guidance tools such as job aids, standard operations procedures, and policies for VHA ILEAD Accreditation. Reviews and approves all accreditation packages. Responsible for all accreditation consultations and problem-solving with ILEAD Project Teams and all similar external activities with Agents-In-Place in the Field Accreditation Services on accreditation request packages. Analyzes the return on investment of each accreditation and its impact on VHA clinicians. Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed above represent the full performance level of GS-13. At the GS-11 and 12 grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-13. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds. 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. ***Physical work location will be determined upon selection.*** Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available Telework: This position is NOT eligible for telework. Remote: This is NOT a remote position. You must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location. Position Description/PD#: HealthCare Education Specialist/PD02775A, PD02780A, and PD03325A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized