Health System Administrator (Associate Director) Detail/Temporary Promotion

Department of Veterans Affairs

Salisbury, North Carolina Full-time $147,945 – $192,331 Closes Jun 18, 2026

Summary

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA Medical Center (VAMC), within the Office of the Medical Center Director. This position serves as the Associate Medical Center Director for the VAMC. The incumbent exercises line authority for multiple administrative and allied health services and sections.

Duties

  • ***THIS IS A DETAIL/TEMPORARY PROMOTION (NTE 1 Year) with the possibility of permanent placement without further competition.*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Sharing with the Executive Leadership Team a level of responsibility for the direction and management of the Medical Center and is directly responsible for all facilities operations.
  • A direct line authority and leadership responsibility for all administrative operation support services.
  • May serve as the Acting Medical Center Director in the absence of the Director.
  • Taking an active leadership role in coordinating and developing customer and stakeholder support and resourcing to meet Medical Center objectives.
  • Determining operational services and programs goals and objectives, develop short-and long-range plans for achieving them in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) and consistent with the strategic planning process.
  • Directing a comprehensive evaluation of operational services goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services.
  • Establishing local policy in such areas impacting facility operations as program emphasis and operating guidelines.
  • Administering and ensuring compliance with a system designed for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations.
  • Administering a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making for facility operations, impacting organizational improvements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Work Schedule: Full Time; 8:00am- 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
  • Position Description/PD#: Health System Administrator (Associate Director) Detail/Temporary Promotion/PD99902S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) A complete application package; Resume, SF-50, Performance Appraisal, Supervisor approval, Transcripts (if applicable), etc.

Education

**A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your Individual Occupational Requirement qualifications on education.** There is no educational substitution for the GS-14 grade level specialized experience requirements. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate’s abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the “Who may apply” eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Performance Appraisal Document indicating Supervisor approval Reminder: Resume Job title Grade Level (for Federal positions) Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g.
  • June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee An SF-50 showing 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 Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.
  • Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.
  • The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
  • Resume and SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Failure to submit any of the above required documents applicable to your submission may result in loss of consideration and a rating of ineligible due to an incomplete application package.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that their application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  • We will not contact applicants for additional documentation, nor will we accept late or missing documents after the close of the announcement.

About this role

The Health System Administrator (Associate Director) Detail/Temporary Promotion position with the Department of Veterans Affairs is based in Salisbury, North Carolina. This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), VA Medical Center (VAMC), within the Office of the Medical Center Director. The role pays $147,945 to $192,331 per year.

Day to day, the work involves a direct line authority and leadership responsibility for all administrative operation support services. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

This role calls for United States citizenship and a valid driver's license. It is graded at GS-14, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Health System Administrator (Associate Director) Detail/Temporary Promotion position with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Salisbury, North Carolina, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

At $147,945 to $192,331 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Because it is a supervisory or senior position, expect experienced candidates and a strong emphasis on a documented leadership and performance record. Based in Salisbury, North Carolina, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 18, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Veterans Affairs
Job Type Full-time
Location Salisbury, North Carolina
Salary $147,945 – $192,331
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 18, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID CBTA-12985536-26-SRB
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