SPECIAL ASSISTANT

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Clinical Standards and Quality.

As a SPECIAL ASSISTANT, GS-0301-14, you will serve as the Special Assistant to the CCSQ Center Director and/or the Deputy Directors and Deputy Chief Medical Officer and will provide authoritative recommendations on key issues affecting the operations of the groups programs.

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume (limited to no more than 2 pages) must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position.

Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating.

This will prevent you from being considered further.

In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Providing policy or operational guidance on healthcare quality programs to internal and external stakeholders; and 2) Managing priorities to ensure timely completion of projects and efficiency of operations.

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.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12934485 Major Duties:

• Perform special reviews, evaluations, and follow-ups of projects by CCSQ groups to assure that the Center Director goals, objectives, and deadlines are understood and met.
• Conduct management studies of CCSQ that are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of office operations.
• Develop proposals for modifying or changing CCSQ's policies and procedures to correct deficiencies in office operations.
• Initiate and maintain contacts and working relationships with all elements of the health care industry, as required, to plan and execute projects to meet the needs of the Administration.