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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Program Specialist (Outreach Coordinator)

Miami, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$79K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Program Specialist (Outreach Coordinator) for the Miami VA Healthcare System. This role is responsible for the development, planning, coordination, implementation, and oversight of the facility-wide Outreach Program.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administratively responsible for the programming and daily operations of the outreach activities

Responsible for developing the annual strategic outreach plan for the medical center with ongoing assessment of activities and performance according to the plan

Develops policies and procedures for program operation and prepares reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use

Responsible for the program's budget and various control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas

Coordinating events hosted by officials, with assistance from continuing educational staff and initiatives when warranted

Manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation

Plans, coordinates, and attends health fairs, county fairs, state fairs, and any other public functions to include Welcome Home events, Post Deployment Health Reassessments (PDHRA), career fairs, and Stand Downs to help provide information about VA healthcare and benefits, identify Service Members and Veterans in need of case management services, and build relationships and alliances with the community

Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of sources, measuring results, and reporting findings

Serves as VA liaison with Veterans' Service Organizations, community groups, universities and colleges, and others whose interest is in serving Veterans, their families, and their representatives

You must be able performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Community OutreachProgram CoordinationData AnalysisBudget ManagementPlanningEvaluatingAdministrationOral Communication

Required

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

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

Must pass pre-employment physical examination

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09

Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management, Manages and Organizes Information, Oral Communication, Planning and Evaluating

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations

Physical Requirements: The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. Work is usually performed sitting at a desk, in briefings, meetings, etc., or riding in an automobile or public transportation