Supervisory Health System Specialist (Compliance Chief) – Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Summary

The position is directly aligned under the Medical Center Director at West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) in Big Spring, Texas. The Corporate Compliance Section Chief is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team that includes expertise in business compliance, conflict of interest, investigations, and auditing. Recruitment or Relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.

Duties

• The Corporate Compliance Section conducts audits, analyzes data and completes investigations as well as conducting routine monitoring in areas of previous compliance-related failures.
• Although the Corporate Compliance Section has a broad purview, as determined by the Medical Center Director, there are areas in which the Corporate Compliance Section will always audit.
• These include areas to include scheduling practices, consult management, clinic cancellations, use of Electronic Wait Lists, community care, privacy practices, business compliance, coding and documentation accuracy, and compliance with Records Information Management policy.
• The Corporate Compliance Section Chief contributes to the fulfillment of VHA's mission and vision by ensuring efficient and effective operation of the Compliance Section at West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS).
• Major duties include: Supervising the initiation and completion of Administrative Investigations and Fact-Findings as approved by the Health Care System Director.
• Ensures that the selected AIB members possess the knowledge and skills necessary for the investigation; ensures accurate identification of the scope of the investigation as part of the preparation of the chatter; ensures that the logistics are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner; and that the AIB Report is provided to the Director by the deadline established in the charter.
• Ensures that a retrospective review is completed to determine the origin of noncompliance when investigations, studies, reviews and audits identify a compliance failure.
• Collaborates with the Integrity and Compliance Officer (ICO) to assess mitigating factors such as internal controls, completion of required training, policy, and standard operating procedures that promote commitment to corporate compliance and address specific areas of risk associated with the Health Care System business practices, operations, investigations, and audits of scheduling and consult practices.
• As section chief, the incumbent creates a formal, written training and education plan for all disciplines within the Compliance Section that encompasses TMS required courses and job specific training.
• Incumbent may also create and present lunch and learn trainings, New Employee Orientation material, or targeted training to address results of performance failures or investigative findings.
• Promotes the need for qualified Factfinders to participate in Factfindings for the facility through education of service chiefs and supervisors on process and benefits.
• Functions as Chair of the Integrity and Compliance Committee (ICC), providing ongoing and consistent reports, feedback, and outcomes to the VISN Compliance Officer and Health Care System Director.
• Verifies that there are risk-driven internal controls in place throughout the Health Care System to monitor Compliance Section activities and these controls are reviewed by the ICC on a periodic basis.
• Conducts facility risk assessments, participates in external reviews of the organization and accreditation surveys to identify, assess, prioritize, mitigate, monitor, document, and bring compliance risks to closure specific to all disciplines with the Compliance Section.
• Advises and provides counsel to Compliance Section staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives; guides and reviews work of subordinates.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, and mission requirements.
• Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards for all supervised employees.
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework.
• Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Health System Specialist (Compliance Chief) – RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE/PD010560 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: AUTHORIZED Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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 identification 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) To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
• Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript 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.
• 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.
• Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
• You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
• Documentation is required to award preference.
• For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets – Veterans – Job Seekers – Veterans' Preference.