Program Specialist

Summary This position is located at the VA San Diego Healthcare System (VASDHS) as part of the Healthcare for Homeless Veterans program. This position works in a large, complex healthcare system, which offers medical, psychiatric, and surgical services to veterans. The work includes a range of services and programs such as residential care, homeless veterans programs, discharge and transition planning, outreach, education of patients, staff and community agencies, etc. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applications This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Location 1 vacancy in the following

location:
San Diego, CA 1 vacancy No matching locations found. Work site options Employment Information Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary:
$70,507 – $91,664 per year Pay scale & grade: GS 9 Promotion potential: None Work schedule: Full-time Travel Required: Not required Appointment type: Permanent Occupations and job series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status: No Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union: No Drug test: No Security clearance: Not Required Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Background check type: Credentialing, Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required: No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number: CBSX-13094887-27-JAD Control number: 890629300 This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. Clarification from the agency Open to current, permanent VA San Diego employees ONLY. Duties Manages data for the administrative functions of the assigned Social Work program, the monitoring and completion of local and national reports, the design and development of administrative reports, and the organization and management of work processes for program operations. Applies analytical and evaluation methods and techniques to monitor efficiency and effectiveness of program operations within the Social Work Service. Maintains accurate information about program census, monitoring approved services, and ensuring operations occur within the allotted budget. Prepares and maintain documents for survey readiness for internal program audits as well as external program audits by accreditation agencies. Manages designated Fund Control Point for purchase of program supplies and miscellaneous items. Collaborates with support and contracting services, reviews administrative processes, and ensures effectiveness and efficiency of administrative flow within the programs to which the selectee is assigned. Consults with technical and clinical experts to examine and analyze usual or problem situations indicated by changes in program quality indicators. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours shift with 30 minute lunch from 7:00AM to 4:30PM. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (VASH)/ PD10013O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.
S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this posi