Total 4 corporate affairs executive job vacancies in Big Spring, Texas

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

Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the spokesperson, facilitator and coordinator to the media, congressional staffs and veterans service organizations, the community, VA and other governmental officials.
• Develops campaigns and communication strategies that convey information to various publics and the staff about the Medical Center.
• 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.
• Provides supporting materials as required.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

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)

*** 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)

*** 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)