USAJOBS · 5 hours ago
Program Specialist - Space Management
Asheville, North Carolina, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Program Specialist in Space Management for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves managing the coordination of movement, placement, and activation of furniture and equipment, as well as evaluating space utilization requirements for the healthcare system.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The incumbent manages the coordination of movement, placement and activation of furniture and equipment
The incumbent provides consultative services, develops specifications for people, equipment and furniture, evaluates and analyzes space utilization requirements for consistency with the engineering and environmental needs of the healthcare system
The incumbent is responsible for developing the analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of space and activation operations
The incumbent must develop qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques such as work measurement, task analysis, flow charting and job structuring to determine staff to space rations; organizational design; and space planning
The incumbent is responsible to update related technology such as Capital Asset Inventory and the Space and Equipment Planning (SEPS) tool utilizing other techniques, data and emerging trends to develop specifications for appropriate furniture and equipment
Performs studies of existing space and area layouts to determine opportunities for effective utilization; meets with consultant representatives, such as architects, engineers, interior designers, design/build contractors, independent consultants, movers, VA space criteria/guidelines and VA central office personnel etc. to determine the best practices to employ
Incumbent performs work in highly specialized and/or complex environments such as laboratories, media centers, computer facilities, medical operation clinics, patient and residential use spaces
Develops action plans and recommendations regarding the allocation of space utilizing local standards, pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect projects, moves and related support resources (staff, funding and equipment) within a frequently changing medical facility
Develops new or modified work methods, organizational structures, records and files, management processes and procedures for administering the space and activation program services, guidelines and procedures, and automating work processes for the conduct of administrative support functions or program operations
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to complex healthcare organizations
Demonstrates the skill in conducting interviews with supervisor and employees to obtain information about organization and service-level missions, functions and work procedures/processes
Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of VA organizational structure, VHA, VISN organizations and VAMC program objectives and goals, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
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
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
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required
Adequate vision to use a computer, read printed material and charts as required
Must be able to hear normal voices and able to speak to an audience effectively
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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