Total 36 corporate affairs executive job vacancies in The United States of America

Major Duties include but not limited to:

• The incumbent is the facility Outreach Coordinator and single point of contact for all outreach activities.
• Develops and administers surveys to collect opinions and information about outreach topics, delivery methods, formats, and interest.
• Develops annual outreach calendar and establishes metrics criteria and benchmarks to measure response to outreach activities. Monitors and analyzes trends and anomalies to determine areas for improvement. Uses findings to justify budget requests, adjust priorities, refine strategy, and report on program success.
• Develops a network relationship with the state and private Veterans' organizations to broaden the scope of outreach and increase the community awareness of the role VA plays in being a resource to that community by coordinating and attending events to provide information, collecting and verifying data and information, and working with shareholders and local business partners on collective projects to improve information channels, distribution, type, and relevance.
• Maintains extensive and comprehensive information systems relating to specialized Veteran groups to identify outreach activities and opportunities for improvement. Analyzes trends and patterns via Veteran Experience reports (i.e., V-Signal, SHEP, etc.…) and works with management and staff to continually improve service provided to Veterans through a robust outreach campaign. Ensures that each opportunity for improvement is followed through to resolution and that findings, conclusions, recommendation, and actions taken are documented through ExtraView and PATS-R systems.
• Serves as the chair of the Outreach Committee which involves coordinating/executing outreach events, training staff, and reporting outreach activities and best practices via Quality, Safety, and Value monthly meetings. Mentors and assists in the training of other Medical Center outreach staff.
• Coordinates with public affairs and program staff to develop and distribute promotional and informative outreach materials including videos, photos, social media posts, brochures, pamphlets, posters, flyers, banners, and visual aids.
• Conducts seminars, conferences, and other information dissemination activities, and participates in events and programs such as the Military Transition Assistance Program, Armed Forces Day booths, and Veterans Organizations seminars to deliver presentations to individuals or groups, collect and disseminate information, conduct surveys, distribute promotional material, generate interest in VHA programs and services, and represent the facility and agency. Coordinates media coverage and gives interviews to highlight and promote facility services, benefits, and programs.
• Receives and responds to congressional and White House inquiries concerning VA benefits for Veterans and other claimants. Serves as the medical center's primary congressional liaison and point of contact. Reviews inquiries, researches issues involved, consults and coordinates with other federal, state, and local agencies as necessary, and prepares written replies or furnishes replies by telephone to congressional or White House staff members on behalf of the Medical Center Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist - Outreach Coordinator/PD231660
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework schedules: Telework eligibility will be at the supervisor's discretion.
Virtual work schedules: Not authorized
FLSA: Non Exempt
BU Status: BU
Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Relocation Expenses: NOT authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: NOT required
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses: Will not be paid
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Major Duties: 100%

• Provide toxic exposure outreach and other support for the Public Affairs program at a VISN or VA Medical Center while displaying tact, common sense, diplomacy, initiative, and solid professional judgment
• Increase internal and external awareness of VA programs, services, special events and projects, technologies, personnel, and research accomplishments
• Establishes and maintains proactive contacts with media outlets, legislative offices, veteran service organizations, health care affiliates and community partners
• Plans, develops, and produces a variety of materials and publications including print, visual, Web-based, multimedia, and video materials to convey information about the VA to a variety of stakeholders
• Evaluates information from a variety of sources and provides feedback to senior management on public affairs trends and stakeholder attitudes to assess program effectiveness and make improvements related to the PACT ACT and toxic exposures
• Serves as agency spokesperson in the absence of the Public Affairs Officer, including responding in writing and orally to questions about or criticisms of the agency's activities or policies and explaining the VA point of view
• .Executes special events, coordinates high profile visits, and supports outreach to veterans not enrolled in the VA health care system
• Analyzes internal communication needs and develops publications or other information materials for staff, patients, volunteers, and others who contribute to VA effectiveness and responsiveness
• Analyzes information needs, goals and resources and tailors' specific communication strategies using all media to reach target audiences both internal and external
• Advises and makes recommendations to the VISN PAO director regarding the handling of media and community issues or concerns that have possible implications on the VA
• Interacts with top officials of public and private sector to enhance understanding among VAMCs and VHA's many publics, strengthening relationships
• Evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of the public information programs for internal communications, media relations and community relations with the ultimate goal of achieving greater understanding of their facility's mission and programs
• Undertakes other assignments, such as speech writing or coordination of special events/projects at the direction of the VISN PAO
• Develops and maintains a speakers bureau of VISN resources and distributes the list to media and other interested organizations as appropriate
• Prepares and updates brochures on the VA, its personnel, and activities. Incumbent initiates public affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizes select ceremonies, and writes speeches, as appropriate
• Responsible for informing VISN/Medical Center personnel on matters of significant importance to them, including the achievements of the VA, particularly those which area result of their efforts
• Seeks and develops opportunities to increase VA Medical Center use by veterans, community groups and other related organizations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, tour of duty hours, 8:00am-4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Available
Remote: The selected candidate will work primarily from their home, within a reasonable commuting distance from one of the VISN 10 medical centers in Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana. Travel within VISN 10 will be required.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD99476S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $82,830 Per Year (GS 12)

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directly responsible for preparing, editing, auditing and monitoring timely web content on complex and dynamic government websites to include their ongoing maintenance and support.
• Orients internal web authors, content contributors, contractors, and vendors to VA web policies.
• Ensure Internet and Intranet websites comply with all VA web policies.
• Supports a robust Public Affairs Program conducting regular events, outreach and community/congressional relations.
• Organize, participates in, collaborates with, and as appropriate, leads editorial committees and groups developed to help plan facility web content.
• Ensure materials posted to facility web sites are 508 compliant, providing modification guidance and instructions to content providers and/or modifying them, as necessary.
• Support and guides implementation of innovative web information, dissemination solutions for a variety of paper publications, including policies, bulletins, memorandums, directives and manuals.
• Incorporates other media resources to provide information via the Intranet, including streaming video.
• Graphics will be used in conjunction with existing VA templates.
• Coordinates and plans projects related to web-based information dissemination and site content management and maintenance to assure compliance with standards, police and regulations as well as ensuring all information is current and viable.
• Responsible for providing major input towards a long-term electronic media strategy.
• Assists in planning and implementing technical upgrades in conjunction with technology experts and ensures the viability of content during and after such upgrades.
• Assists in the evaluation of proprietary software and makes recommendations regarding purchase, modifications, and/or compatibility with other software.
• Responsible for providing major input towards a long-term electronic media strategy.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD07860-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $73,693 Per Year (GS 11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***


This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher-level work, and availability of funds.

Duties will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Develops and disseminates a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of agency programs, employing all types of media, including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, pictures, posters, and exhibits.
• Coordinates news media interviews with staff and oversees arrangements with media representatives. Assures proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local mass and specialized media representatives and with special interest representatives.
• Establishes and maintains a speaker's bureau, distributing the list to media and interested organizations, coordinating speech requests, and providing training and materials to speakers.
• Assists management in planning, developing, and implementing various programs and projects to meet special needs of veterans' organization, affiliated education institutions, and other audiences that require public relations intervention.
• Evaluates public affairs programs and tracking effectiveness of activities, develops beats to gather information such as news stories or personnel (i.e., research initiatives), and maintains alertness for opportunities to explore participation in exhibits, conventions, and professional meetings.
• Maintains effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events.
• Establishes effective relationships with local media and veterans' organizations, community groups and management officials. This involves meeting with a variety of these groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

Major Duties include:

• Converts data from numerous data bases and sources to include, but not limited to VSSC, pyramid analytics, BISL, IPEC, SYMPHONY, EPRP data, SAIL data into formats and reports using advanced statistical models including statistical process control charts, histograms, pareto charts, and many more.
• Provides technical expertise in the field of health care planning and comprehensive recommendations to superiors regarding possible need for performance improvement and planning activities related to quality-of-care performance measures.
• Develops performance management tracking tools; extracts, analyzes, creates reports that do not currently exist from common databases, and provides data to assess outcomes, utilization and risk outcomes, and characteristics of patient populations across the health care organization and to senior leadership.
• As a recognized expert in QSV performance measures, the employee guides the evolution of organizational data using creative and well-developed interpersonal skills to achieve effective communication with the users.
• The employee serves as a leader in change management, analyzing, and evaluating both clinical and administrative process related to information flow.
• Will assess data/information training needs for employees and will assist employees in helping themselves in terms of data/information needs;
• Oversees a variety of administrative programs, including the distribution and dissemination of incoming mail, internal controls, records management, publication and forms management, and timesheets.
• Provides full assistance to the Chief, Quality and Patient Safety through analysis of service, workload, staffing levels, cost-effectiveness; helps formulate policies and QSV programs

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Executive Career Field Coordinator)/PD02774O and PD02775O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Major Duties (To include but not limited to):

1. The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs.
2. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with Patient Care Service and other services.
3. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels.
4. Key relationships with staff are needed to (a) Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (b) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization wide, (c) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (d) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care. (VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G6).
5. Demonstrates competencies specific to Social Work Services Nurse Executive Nurse IV.
6. The Chief Nursing Executive for Social Work and Care Management is accountable to the Associate Director Patient Care Services Nurse Executive and Social Work Chief for the delivery of nursing care services, management of nursing personnel and resources for designated nursing programs with a very complex service.
7. The incumbent assures compliance with Standards of Care, Joint Commission, CARF, and other regulatory bodies in the areas supervised.
8. These responsibilities encompass patient care and operational management.
9. The incumbent assures compliance with Standards of Care, Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies in the areas supervised.
10. The Nurse executive is responsible for a complex array of services and service modalities provided by nursing staff. The area include geriatric care, long term care, vent care, skilled nursing, mental health intensive care, integrated case management, HPACT, mental health and homeless residential treatment and care give assessments. These responsibilities encompass patient care and operational management.
11. Provides Nursing oversight to the following programs within Social Work Services; Community Nursing Homes, State Veterans Home, Homeless Continuum of Care, MH Residential Rehab Treatment (DOM), Community Resources and Referral Center (CRRC), and Care Coordination and Intensive Case Management Practice Model and service and Care Giver Support. Serves as the Social Work Service Nursing Consultant and Nursing Practice Manager.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact Ms. Demetrius Roberts, demetrius.roberts@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $176,867 Per Year (VN 4)

Major duties and responsibilities will include:

• Serves as the technical and quality expert of culinary standards
• Creates and tests specialized recipes and develops specialized food preparation methods to meet the needs of the Veteran population
• Analyzes and performs quality improvement tasks for menus and food service arrangements.
• Applies advanced culinary techniques which minimize the use of restricted nutrients to develop refined and patient pleasing flavors, textures, and presentations
• Plans future advancement in food services, new techniques, procurement, and production needs
• Identifies culinary and food service developmental and training needs of employees
• Performs quality control on plate presentation, recipe compliance, taste quality control, plate waste studies and overall culinary controls.
• Develops culinary performance, technical standards, and quality improvement initiatives for food service operations
• Ensures compliance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points principles, Joint Commission Standards, and food safety principles
• Provides budgetary input on food service operations and culinary program advancements
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for food service, food distribution, and purchase and maintenance of equipment contracts and oversees subsistence/supply ordering
• Performing related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Varied, to include Weekends and Holidays
Position Description Title/PD#: Food Services Specialist (Executive Chef)/
Physical Requirements: Requires physical exertion when lifting, bending, pushing, frequent walking, standing, stooping, reaching, stretching; and also when unpacking and/or tagging supplies and equipment and carrying moderately heavy items such as personal computers, equipment, subsistence, supplies and chemical supplies. Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts associated with production areas, such as exposure to heat, odors or fumes used in work processes; works near operating kitchen equipment (knives, slicers, ovens, stoves, kettles, etc.). Some situations require you to continually stay alert and to take special safety precautions, including wearing special protective items of clothing.

Starting at $70,447 Per Year (GS 11)

*** Non-Bargaining Position ***

• Serving as the spokesperson, facilitator and coordinator to the media, congressional staffs and veterans service organizations, the community, VA and other governmental officials
• Developing campaigns and communication strategies that convey information to various publics and the staff about the Medical Center
• Developing and disseminating a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of Agency programs, employing all types of media, including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, pictures, posters, and exhibits
• Coordinating news media interviews with staff and overseeing arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities; providing supporting materials as required
• Ensuring proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college
• Maintaining effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events
• Establishing effective relationships with local media and veterans organizations, community groups and management officials
• Meeting with a variety of groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center and VHA policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives
• Acting as liaison with the VHACO and VACO Public Affairs Program Offices and the VISN Public Affairs Manager in matters of public affairs
• Developing and maintaining an internal public affairs program designed to enhance employee knowledge of and pride in the Medical Center health care organization. This may include publication of a newsletter, participation in new employee orientation, preparation of pamphlets, booklets, photo displays, fait sheets, video programs, etc., which enhance internal and external perceptions of the Medical Center
• Initiating public affairs correspondence, preparing information packages, conducting tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries, organizing select ceremonies and writing speeches for the Medical Center Director
• Actively participating in appropriate management committees; conducting special projects and analysis involving specific problems; coordinating activities for special projects and analyzing the impact or implications of events, proposals or directives

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist / PD-519-1132-O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center's managerial duties and responsibilities involve final decisions which have a direct and substantial effect on the health care organization and programs. These include, but are not limited to, decisions affecting the nature, scope and quality of, and emphases in the facility's/system's patient care programs and activities.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center in collaboration with the Executive Director, Medical Center:

* Determines program goals and objectives, and develops short and long-range plans for achieving them, in conjunction with the overall plans of the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) consistent with the strategic planning process;

* Directs a comprehensive evaluation of program goals and objectives and makes necessary adjustments to improve delivery of patient care services;

* Establishes local policy in such areas as program emphases and operating guidelines;

* Administers a system for the development and communication of program policies and procedures in accordance with new or existing rules and regulations, and ensures adherence to them; and

* Administers a management reporting system which provides appropriate data for decision making in such areas as: organizational improvements; changes in delegations of authority; position management; and coordination among the center's programs and services.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center will :

* Organize and control program evaluation activities;

* Develop and coordinate a quality assurance program to ensure that both clinical and administrative activities are in compliance with standards issued by various accrediting and regulatory groups;

* Develop plans (with target completion dates) to ensure that action has been taken to correct deficiencies cited by accrediting bodies

*Conduct a comprehensive and effective quality management program for the standpoint of quality or program/service management, and

* Ensure that patient complaints related to the communication of clinical aspects of their care are promptly addressed.

The Deputy Executive Director, Medical Center:

*Develops with the participation of administrative and clinical managers and chiefs, plans for fiscal year plans that meet the objectives of current and proposed programs;

* Develops a balanced financial plan designed to meet realistic needs of the facility and the network; makes important decisions substantially affecting economy of operations by limiting operating expenses without impairing patient care activities through management assessment, cost effective position management techniques, reorganization, methods improvements, and automation;

* Ensures that utilization of available resources is in line with plan or modified through recurring review;

* Allocates available resources to provide the best possible patient care in line with established priorities;

* Expects and obtains, as the accountable official, positive accomplishments in effective utilization of resources as relaxed to budget, manpower, equipment, contractual services, physical facility needs and FTEE control;

* Protects integrity of the budget, position management, classification and other processes to ensure compliance with existing statutes, and regulations; and takes timely corrective action where delegated responsibilities are not being properly applied or executed.

Starting at $141,022 Per Year (ES 00)

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develops and disseminates a wide range of information and data concerning the nature and objectives of Agency programs, employing all types of media, including radio, television, newspapers, magazines, professional and scientific journals, pictures, posters, and exhibits.
• Coordinates news media interviews with staff, and oversees arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities; provides supporting materials as required. The incumbent ensures proper attribution of news stories between staff members holding joint appointments with the medical college.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with local mass and specialized media representatives and with the special interest representatives concerned with veterans affairs within the geographic area. Generates solid relationships by keeping media informed; being responsive to their requests; obtaining resources for media on various issues and programs; and by otherwise creating goodwill.
• Establishes and maintains a speaker's bureau, distributing the list to media and interested organizations, coordinating speech requests and providing training and materials to speakers.
• Maintains liaison with public affairs staffs of related health and educational organizations, service, civic and fraternal organizations on behalf of the Medical Center to maintain goodwill and information and facilitate joint projects or information gathering.
• Constantly evaluates public affairs programs while helping to track effectiveness of activities in the Medical Center. Develops beats to gather information for possible dissemination, such as news stories involving station activities or personnel (i.e., research initiatives) and is always alert for opportunities to explore potential for participation in exhibits, conventions and professional meetings.
• Maintains effective relationships with service chiefs and their staffs to refer and evaluate inquires made by the media as well as identifying newsworthy or feature events.
• Establishes effective relationships with local media and veterans organizations, community groups and management officials. The incumbent meets with a variety of these groups to disseminate information, enhance relationships, and communicate Medical Center and VHA policies and information about specialized programs and initiatives.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD504120 and PD504040
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Serve as a spokesperson with news media, congressional offices, and veterans service organizations.

• Assist the Public Affairs Officer and Management in planning, developing and implementing various programs and projects to meet special needs of Veterans organizations, affiliated educational institutions, and other audiences that require public relations intervention.
• Produce feature stories for internal and external use to promote facility accomplishments, employee achievements, etc.
• Prepare, organize and/or coordinate internal Medical Center ceremonies and writes speeches for the Medical Center
  Director. Interacts with Top Management by attending management meetings to gain a clear understanding and develop a proactive position on potential public relations issues.
• Initiate Public Affairs correspondence, prepares information packages, plans/conducts tours and other related tasks for special visitors and dignitaries.
• Maintain liaison with Public Affairs staffs of related health and educational organizations, service, civic and fraternal organizations on behalf of the Medical Center to maintain goodwill and information, and facilitate joint projects, information gathering, and publicity.
• Coordinate news media interviews with staff, and oversees arrangements with media representatives involving organization activities: provides supporting materials as required.
• This position prepares a variety of written material, including news releases, news articles and other material. Gathers and receives verbal or written information and converts into material appropriate for a variety of publication venues. This position plans and executes information campaigns that disseminate results of successful projects in stimulating adoption of their impact or information disseminated.
• Generate solid relationships by keeping media informed, being responsive to their requests, obtaining resources for media on various issues and programs, and by otherwise creating goodwill.

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants; 3rd Area of Consideration - Other Status candidates

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: 8AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday; subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD843190
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The Public Affairs Officer for Department of Veteran Affairs, Veteran Health Administration in Loma Linda, CA will report to the Facility Associate Director of Operations, and is responsible for planning, directing, and executing the strategic communication plan for VALLHCS, and must continually promote and expand the reach and impact of approved messaging and public education. You will serve as the technical authority for communications, providing communications guidance, and providing expertise to all executives in the VALLHCS. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Functioning as the expert consultant to management for the development of communication plans and implementation strategies that broaden the reach and deepen the impact of the services provided by the VALLHCS.
• Advising senior leadership on the potential public reaction to complex and controversial programs, policies, and plans, devising strategic stakeholder communications to maximize transparency and mitigate risk to the organization.
• Planning, designing, and executing a strategic vision and plan that brings together the approaches and messaging of VALLHCS together in a cohesive branding and marketing strategy.
• Developing support materials for communication campaigns.
• Identifying emerging issues to capitalize on opportunities and minimize negative responses which may impact program management.
• Making recommendations regarding actions and relationships with other federal and state agencies, special interest groups, individuals, and various media.
• Managing the Network public affairs program, with responsibility for planning, designing, and executing all program activities to inform and education the general and specialized public groups regarding National and Network programs, activities, issues, and services.
• Planning, directing, and executing campaigns to convey complex information concerning the VA's programs, program related activities, responsibilities, and action.
• Acting as an advocate for Veterans in all written and verbal communications.
• Developing communication strategies in a wide variety of media to inform and education employees, visitors, citizens, elected officials, educational institutions, media, interest groups, promoting a message of mutual understanding and minimizing adverse reactions for VA policies, programs, and decisions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with members of the media, Congressional and legislative representatives, Veteran Service Organizations, and other specialized groups.
• Keeping stakeholders informed of VA activity.
• Coordinating news conferences, special media events, press releases, and facilitating feature stories as appropriate.
• Responding to requests for information from the news media, elected officials, special interest groups, and the general public.
• Managing all aspects of the VALLHCS internet and intranet content including collecting material and updating web sites.
• Monitoring all facility web sites for compliance with VA national standards, providing feedback to the facilities as necessary.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am-4pm or 8:00am-4:30pm (negotiable)
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist/PD01583O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Yes, for highly qualified applicants
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $114,044 Per Year (GS 13)

*** Non-Bargaining Position ***

Outreach Program Coordinator 50%
Plans the development and implementation of WTVAHCS outreach programs and activities across the WTVAHCS catchment area that helps ensure Veterans of all eras and demographics are aware of VA services they may be eligible for and enable them to receive those services. Collaborates closely with a variety of clinical and non-clinical service lines and program staff to maximize the impact, efficiency and effectiveness of their outreach activities, requests or requirements while capitalizing on synergistic opportunities. Works closely with and fosters meaningful working relationships with other government, non-government, non-profit and for-profit organizations to advance the mission of WTVAHCS and to meet the objectives of this position. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, creating, promoting, and supporting community events, speaking opportunities, and Veteran experience/engagement as well as coordinating for staff support and participation.

Public Affairs Specialist 50%
Performs work related to public affairs communication activities such as responding to media inquiries, generating media interest, and coordinating agency information. Researches, prepares, and takes/provides photographs, video or audio tapes, medical center operation data, publications, information papers, and other materials as requested by media outlets or VA staff. Organizes and coordinates print and broadcast media interviews and news conferences with subject matter experts. Uses a variety of communication techniques and methods including social media, web, print, broadcast, and other electronic media to convey the VA mission and its role in the community to various stakeholders. Writes news releases, feature stories, extended captions, speeches, social media, and web posts/stories, prepares information packets, media kits, fact sheets, and produces various graphic materials such as newsletters, flyers, and brochures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position.
Position Description/PD#: Public Affairs Specialist / PD00653-A, PD00654-A, and PD00655-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to physically attend events in the community in indoor and outdoor venues and be able to stand and sit for up to 6 hours at a time. Assignments regularly involve working in an office environment that includes working at a desk with a computer, attending meetings, periods of walking, standing, bending, and stooping, executing logistical needs to support events or to accompany/escort visitors, media crews, or other special groups. Incumbent is also required to regularly pick up loads of 15 pounds such as boxes of newspapers and other literature and to push carts of supplies. Incumbent will regularly need to operate specialized equipment such and digital cameras or audio equipment.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-11)

The incumbent performs the following major duties and responsibilities:

Provides executive support and advice to the VHA Chief of Staff (CoS) and Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) on specific issues and subjects that will advance the agenda for the agency.

Provides supervision and guidance to the CoS staff team in the monitoring, assessing and implementing of CoS and DCoS activities and responsibilities as part of the office of the USH.

Formulates and implements policy; improves processes to communicate and explain policy; and evaluates the results and outcomes of policy decisions.

Provides leadership and advisory services, and in the absence of the CoS and DCoS, performs duties associated with the position to assure continuous administrative direction and staff support for the Office of the USH.

Analyzes and evaluates situations requiring the CoS' and DCoS' personal action, develops management options and advises the CoS on the consequences of each.

Representing the CoS and DCoS to assure the flow of significant information up and down the chain of command, to communicate the CoS and DCoS views and decisions, and to provide follow-up on action items due to the CoS and DCoS for decision.

Oversight of administrative functions including meeting scheduling, scheduling briefings on key issues, oversight of executive correspondence activities, suspense and control systems, approval of subordinate staff travel and leave, etc. Full management responsibility for administration of the office of the CoS.

Represents the CoS and DCoS to other executive staff and key offices within the VHA, the Offices of the Assistant Secretaries, congressional offices and committees, other Federal agencies, and a wide variety of eternal groups and organizations.

Manages department wide studies that could involve organizational planning and staff, and makes recommendations and changes in, and deviations from, approval organizational patterns.


Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supv Executive Assistant/PD018340
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

Organizational and Program Evaluation/Analysis

• Collects data, submission of reports, and intervenes to resolve administrative problems and program evaluation. Collects and coordinates data resulting from inquiries to best organize it in a manner that meets the assignment's requirements.
• Evaluates the administrative programs or issues associated with their area of responsibility; such as, not limited to, training program administration, correspondence control, liaison, and Medical Staff Executive Board related work.
• Conducts reviews of policy, processes, operations, fiscal control and economy and those where the boundaries of the studies may be broad.
• Identifies and collects necessary data including legislative and program data and interviews with senior management, program officials, employees and supervisors. Assembles and assesses information gathered, formulates findings, conclusions and recommendations, presents results in a written and/or oral form, which are well organized, supportable and clearly expressed.

Administrative Oversight and Planning

• Collaborates with their supervisor and Service Line Managers to design the administrative structure needed to support the implementation of any new program initiatives and champions the use of innovative quality improvement techniques.
• Responsible for working with their supervisor and the associated Services Managers to establish a long- and short-term strategic planning process that will consider and effectively integrate resource management planning; the missions of the VHA, VISN, and MC; and the identified needs of the Service Lines.
• Identifies the need for and recommends modifications or changes in business practices to bring the department into compliance with the MC's goals.
• Development of administrative, standard operating procedures and the implementation of operating policy in all phases of administrative management. Policies must be in compliance with various requirements (Veterans Health Administration, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Council for Hospital Home Health Agencies of the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania,) and the incumbent identifies those requirements which must be included in medical facility written policies and procedures, drafts such statements or assigns tasks to subordinates to ensure completion.

Financial/Resource Management

• Performs administrative work in the following areas: personnel management/labor relations, administration, budgeting/financial management, procurement/contracting, property management and supply.
• Conducts analytical and strategic studies to forecast the logistical needs of clinical areas in terms of space, supplies, transportation and manpower utilization. These studies are of a highly complex nature and relate to the effective and efficient operation of the medical center.
• Recommends resource allocation and position and alignment considering budget realities and good management practices, such as span of control, relationships among positions, present and anticipated workload, flow of activities, new techniques, trends and other related matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Executive Assistant/PD025680
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)