HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN J1, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D1119000.

If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Responsible for oversight, administration, and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs. | Coordinates with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, U.S. Total Army Personnel Command , Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities, and the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), etc. | Serves as the principle advisor to the Chief of the MILPO, officer commanders, and personnel on eligibility for health care, sources of health care, medical aspects of physical readiness training and testing, LOD investigations, etc. | Manages the funds associated with the health services account and provides an accounting for expenditures as required. | Responds to inquires and various correspondence on health services issues and maintains an action file on all responses. | Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of the Incapacitation Pay Review Board and the MOS Military Review Board | Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to the health services programs. | Provides supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave. | Performs other duties as assigned.

MILITARY GRADES: E4 through E7

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: All career management fields, focus on 42A & 68W

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Major study -- A Graduate Degree in Health Administration, Health Care Administration (or equivalent), Health Care Management, Health Management and Policy, Health Services Administration (or equivalent), Hospital Administration (or equivalent), Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Statistics, Information Systems Management, or other business-related equivalent.

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General Experience: Work that required a knowledge of the basic principles and practices related to the management of a health care delivery system. Such experience may have been gained as an administrative officer, management analyst, or administrative or clinical program manager or supervisor in a health care delivery system.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Progressively responsible analytical or administrative, or clinical management or supervisory experience in the health care field. This work may have been performed in an operating health care facility or a higher organizational echelon with advisory or directional authority over such facilities. Work must have involved a close working relationship with facility managers and analysis and/or coordination of administrative, clinical, or other service activities, and provided knowledge of the following:

• Missions, organizations, programs, and requirements of health care delivery systems;
• Regulations and standards of various regulatory and credentialing groups; and
• Government-wide, agency, and facility systems and requirements in various administrative areas such as budget, personnel, and procurement.

Specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED

Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx

The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
To meet individual occupational requirement with education for the GS-09 level, see the following. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work.

For the GS-09 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. | This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. | Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. | Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. | Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. | Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. | Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. | May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. | Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. | This position is INDEFINITE NTE 24 months, with possible extension up to 60 months, and permanent potential. | Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. | This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. | Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. | Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. | The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.