Assistant Chief Voluntary Services Officer (Detail/...
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration - Loma Linda, CA
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Summary The Voluntary Services Officer serves as the Assistant Chief of the facility's Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE)/Voluntary Service office reporting directly to the Chief, CDCE/Voluntary Services. The incumbent shares fully in the duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the Chief, CDCE/Voluntary Service for the full scope of business for each of the interrelated lines of business. This is a Temporary Not-to-Exceed 1 Year Detail/Temporary promotion. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Plans and leads philanthropic activities and programs within widely dispersed locations across the healthcare system, VA Administrations and State Veterans Homes. Assists in all aspects of the development, coordination, and management of the CDCE/Voluntary Service Office to include, but not limited to, planning, establishing and implementing policy; developing short and long-range program goals and objectives; and managing, evaluating, and coordinating (internal and external) resources of across the service. Manages and participates in the interviewing, scheduling, placement, and evaluation of volunteers. Conducts appropriate follow up activities to ensure both adequate supervision and assignment training are provided to the volunteers. Serves as the first-line supervisor and coordinator for specific volunteer programs which typically include a variety of diverse assignments. Ensures that all volunteer personnel files are prepared in accordance with The Joint Commission and standards for VHA volunteers. Plans and executes a variety of complex internal and external special events. Maintains detailed records of each event and/or program and preparing After Action Reports. Serves as a local subject matter expert on volunteer and donation management. Oversees the implementation of the strategic and operational plans developed by the Chief, CDCE/Voluntary Service. Manages a positive community relations program that promotes understanding and goodwill between the facility and surrounding community and those individuals and groups who are interested in and affected by the VA. Oversees sharing agreements, such as Memoranda of Agreements or Understandings, to ensure these are updated annually or per the terms of the agreement, and reflect current policies and procedures mandated by both local and national guidance. Assists with fiscal management and accountability in the preparation and ongoing monitoring of an annual operating budget. Provides oversight of the organization's monetary and in-kind development activities which garner resources positively impacting care and services. Approves requests, reconciling the financial records of control points, and authorizing users to be requestors, control point clerks, and additional control point officials. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. Schedule determined by facility. Weekends may be required on occasion. 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#: Assistant Chief Voluntary Services Officer (Detail/Temporary Promotion)/PD99785S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See 'Additional Information' below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/20/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: coordinating and administering a volunteer program, to include recruitment, placement, and evaluation of personnel; using qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness; serves as a local subject matter expert on volunteer and donation management; publicizes a program to recruit volunteers and accepting gifts and donations while abiding by laws and/ or regulations; and implementing and planning special events in the community and implementing national initiatives to advance the program mission. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. if related that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education in excess of a master's or equivalent graduated education may be used to qualify applicant for the GS-11 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcripts is required. . You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Financial Management Human Capital Management Partnering Planning and Evaluating 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is moderately sedentary, although considerably variable. It requires a fair amount of standing, sometimes for long periods, walking, climbing stairs, and bending. Work may require some heavy to moderate lifting, transporting of materials, equipment and supplies for special events and other programs. Due to the divers nature and scope of the work, it may require occasionally working in extreme temperatures (hot or cold). Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Requires occasional travel, local and national; movement between worksites include outpatient clinics, VBA regional offices, or national cemeteries. Extended evening or weekend work hours may be required. Work may also take place in a variety of settings including outdoor in various temperatures, crowded conferences or conventions for outreach and other events. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Created: 2024-09-23