Deputy Health System Administrator

This position is located at the Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU) in Pine Ridge, SD. The purpose of the position is to function as full Deputy to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The incumbent will relieve the CEO of the day-to-day management activities and to perform duties relating to PRSU functions.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
OPM Link: Health System Administration Series 0670 (opm.gov)

In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-14: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: experience in administrating management principles and policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and systems as they relate to fiscal management and budget process, personnel administration and management, contracts and grants management, property management, purchase referred care services, etc.

Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities:

1. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished, either directly or in general terms of supervision.
2. Participates in strategic planning on an annual basis for the hospital and ensures strategic plan is implemented following the national Indian Health Service priorities utilizing all available resources.
3. Develops and coordinates the internal review of the Service Unit departments to assure that all financial and administrative activities are in compliance with requirements of appropriate accrediting organizations.
4. Monitors activity in the areas of personnel, financial, medical/legal and communications systems.
5. Establishes priorities for supervised departments in recruiting for vacancies, services supplies and equipment, using sound budget analysis of current and projected fiscal situations.