This position is established in the VAMC Tomah, WI providing administrative support in the Performance Improvement Section of the Office of the Director.

Duties

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist with implementing internal review systems to assure activities are in compliance with agency and accrediting regulatory requirements; Screen microbiology results for healthcare-associated infections and reportable communicable diseases, assigns occurrence screens, prepares hand hygiene and MDRO data for submission; Participate in proactive risk assessment activities as assigned; Identify problems and routes concerns through appropriate channels Collect data and develop trending sheets and/or graphs for the display of pattern data; Identify grammatical and formatting deficiencies prior to collating multi-departmental submissions into a cohesive document for facility and VISN leadership; Provide backup coverage for the Performance Improvement Program Secretary (GS-5) and Performance Improvement Program Specialist (GS-9) including timekeeping and travel; and Perform other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Asst -OA/PD131190 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary at a desk and workstation area. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items like papers, reports, files, or possibly moving computer equipment. May stand to greet visitors and escort people to meeting areas. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: provide support to the Performance Improvement Director/Risk Manager, the Infection Control Officer, and the MDRO program in data collection, validation, and preparation of reports; provide technical support and administrative services to te facility Performance Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Infection Control, and Multi-drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) programs; and utilize all Microsoft Office software for the completion of assigned work. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tomah VA Medical Center 500 East Veterans Street Tomah, WI 54660 US
• Name: Madeline James
• Phone: 504-812-1498
• Email: [email protected]