James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center (DOVA)
Health Systems Administrator (Associate Director)
James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center (DOVA), Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603
Associate Medical Center Director
Location:
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Salary:
$124,531 to $190,424 per year (GS 14–15)
Opening Date:
10/30/2025
Closing Date:
11/03/2025
Duties
Lead the Medical Center’s operations and provide line authority for all administrative and allied health services.
Serve as Acting Medical Center Director when the Director is absent.
Coordinate and develop customer and stakeholder support to meet Medical Center objectives.
Determine operational goals, develop short‑ and long‑range plans, and align them with VISN strategic objectives.
Direct evaluation of service goals, make adjustments to improve patient care delivery.
Establish local policies and operating guidelines for facility operations.
Administer compliance systems for program policies and procedures.
Provide management reporting systems with data to support decision‑making.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Time‑in‑Grade: Current Federal employees must have 52 weeks at one grade below the required GS level.
Specialized Experience (GS‑14): Minimum 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑13 in health‑care administration, management, or clinical practice.
Specialized Experience (GS‑15): Minimum 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑14 in health‑care administration, management, or clinical practice.
Knowledge of health‑care delivery systems, regulations, and budgeting.
Strong administrative, decision‑making, financial, human‑capital, and organizational skills.
Requirements
U.S. Citizen. Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Background/security investigation and full onboarding process.
Seasonal influenza vaccination is required.
1‑year probationary period; performance evaluated continuously.
Required Documents
Resume
SF‑50 (or equivalent)
Cover Letter (optional but recommended)
Veterans Preference documentation if applicable (DD‑214, SF‑15, etc.)
How to Apply
Create or log in to a USAJOBS account.
Complete the occupational questionnaire and attach the required documents.
Submit your application before the closing date.
Agency Contact Stephen Brick Phone: (412) 822‑3809 Email: Stephen.Brick@va.gov
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Location:
James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, Altoona, PA
Salary:
$124,531 to $190,424 per year (GS 14–15)
Opening Date:
10/30/2025
Closing Date:
11/03/2025
Duties
Lead the Medical Center’s operations and provide line authority for all administrative and allied health services.
Serve as Acting Medical Center Director when the Director is absent.
Coordinate and develop customer and stakeholder support to meet Medical Center objectives.
Determine operational goals, develop short‑ and long‑range plans, and align them with VISN strategic objectives.
Direct evaluation of service goals, make adjustments to improve patient care delivery.
Establish local policies and operating guidelines for facility operations.
Administer compliance systems for program policies and procedures.
Provide management reporting systems with data to support decision‑making.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Time‑in‑Grade: Current Federal employees must have 52 weeks at one grade below the required GS level.
Specialized Experience (GS‑14): Minimum 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑13 in health‑care administration, management, or clinical practice.
Specialized Experience (GS‑15): Minimum 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑14 in health‑care administration, management, or clinical practice.
Knowledge of health‑care delivery systems, regulations, and budgeting.
Strong administrative, decision‑making, financial, human‑capital, and organizational skills.
Requirements
U.S. Citizen. Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Background/security investigation and full onboarding process.
Seasonal influenza vaccination is required.
1‑year probationary period; performance evaluated continuously.
Required Documents
Resume
SF‑50 (or equivalent)
Cover Letter (optional but recommended)
Veterans Preference documentation if applicable (DD‑214, SF‑15, etc.)
How to Apply
Create or log in to a USAJOBS account.
Complete the occupational questionnaire and attach the required documents.
Submit your application before the closing date.
Agency Contact Stephen Brick Phone: (412) 822‑3809 Email: Stephen.Brick@va.gov
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