Program Specialist
Duties include:
Develop education and training materials Provide direction for medical benefits Analyze program policy and regulation Participate in the creation of new policy associated with authorizing/processing per diem applications and reimbursements Determine applicability of reimbursement program and initiates recommendations appropriately Provide advice and analysis on all aspects of the SHPDP for the facility Daily operation of the facility's SHPDP program information desk, responding to emails timely and managing a Q & A database Analyze trends and provide recommendations to management on the SHPDP program Perform budget analyzes and project evaluation for SHPDP as well as oversight of eligibility, admissions processes and authorizations Collects data and consolidates information to develop reports to aid in determining budgetary needs, workload and action plans for program initiatives other duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 a.m. to 4:
00 p.m. Duty Station:
Hruska Federal Building, downtown Omaha Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD702220 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/25/2020. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include experience with at least three of the following tasks:
Analyzed and evaluated statistical issues, survey and study methodology to evaluate the operations of a medical clinic; Understanding of computer system applications and data management programs used to administer Fee Basis program; Collaborated orally and in written form in order to interpret Medical Center policies and interpret Federal Regulations, various public laws and State and local laws governing health care; Developed presentation materials using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint and programs for database management applications; Performed administrative support functions to support to include budget for the service line. Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountabilityAttention to DetailBudget AdministrationCommunicationReasoning 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:
No special physical exertion is required; duties are primarily performed while sitting, though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring functions of the position involves sitting at a desk, at conferences, meetings, etc., and sporadic visits to worksites. Occasionally incumbent is required to carry light objects, such as files, mail, supplies, and papers. Work Environment:
The work is performed in an office setting, without any outstanding risk factors, with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Develop education and training materials Provide direction for medical benefits Analyze program policy and regulation Participate in the creation of new policy associated with authorizing/processing per diem applications and reimbursements Determine applicability of reimbursement program and initiates recommendations appropriately Provide advice and analysis on all aspects of the SHPDP for the facility Daily operation of the facility's SHPDP program information desk, responding to emails timely and managing a Q & A database Analyze trends and provide recommendations to management on the SHPDP program Perform budget analyzes and project evaluation for SHPDP as well as oversight of eligibility, admissions processes and authorizations Collects data and consolidates information to develop reports to aid in determining budgetary needs, workload and action plans for program initiatives other duties as assigned Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7:
30 a.m. to 4:
00 p.m. Duty Station:
Hruska Federal Building, downtown Omaha Position Description/PD#:
Program Specialist/PD702220 Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/25/2020. 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-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include experience with at least three of the following tasks:
Analyzed and evaluated statistical issues, survey and study methodology to evaluate the operations of a medical clinic; Understanding of computer system applications and data management programs used to administer Fee Basis program; Collaborated orally and in written form in order to interpret Medical Center policies and interpret Federal Regulations, various public laws and State and local laws governing health care; Developed presentation materials using Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint and programs for database management applications; Performed administrative support functions to support to include budget for the service line. Education:
Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or J.D., if related, that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. OR, Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond graduate level. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
AccountabilityAttention to DetailBudget AdministrationCommunicationReasoning 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:
No special physical exertion is required; duties are primarily performed while sitting, though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring functions of the position involves sitting at a desk, at conferences, meetings, etc., and sporadic visits to worksites. Occasionally incumbent is required to carry light objects, such as files, mail, supplies, and papers. Work Environment:
The work is performed in an office setting, without any outstanding risk factors, with adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https:
//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
- Department:
0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program - Salary Range:
$53,078 to $69,002 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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