HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois

Salary Range: $91779 - $119315 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

Major Duties:

• As a HEALTH SYSTEM SPECIALIST at the GS-0671-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the Patient Safety Manager (PSM) with responsibility for administering the overall Patient Safety Program (PSP) within USTRANSCOM. Plans, organizes, directs, and manages, in collaboration with the Chief Nurse, Command Surgeon, the TCSG PSP to support and advance USTRANSCOM Global Patient Movement (PM) Strategic Healthcare safety and reliability objectives. Directs facilitates and oversees all aspects of investigations related to Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) and Sentinel Events (SEs), as well as other events deemed necessary for further review. Advises staff on civilian accreditation requirements for PSP performance. Researches, interprets, analyzes, and applies accrediting agency standards, as well as DoD and AF regulatory policies and guidance. Guides facility leadership in the performance of effective leadership safety rounds. Assists the Chief Nurse with development, planning, and coordination of a comprehensive reliability education program in support of AFMS goals and the NPSGs.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Administering and coordinating a Patient Safety Program, and resolving diverse, complex, and interdependent safety matters involved in patient care delivery. Advising management on issues relative to PSP processes and on program effectiveness and compliance. Advising management on Quality Management (QM), Performance Improvement (PI), Risk Management (RM) and procedures to support integration of an agency's quality activities. 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0671 series. Major study -- hospital administration, public health administration, or related fields such as business or public administration with course work in health care administration. OR (for positions above GS-5): 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903518. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-20