About the opportunity
The Supervisory Health System Specialist position is assigned to VISN 2 and is physically located in Tarrytown, New York. The incumbent serves as a qualified and experienced administrator acting as the Associate Director/Operations Director of the VISN 2 Clinical Resource Hub. This position coordinates administrative and clinical operations of multiple programs, including Primary Care, Mental Health, Specialty Care, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Scheduling. Responsibilities include ensuring the provision of Clinical Resource Hub services through policy and program development, utilizing innovative approaches, technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The incumbent provides direct administrative oversight of operations and planning covering 9 Health Care Systems and over 50 CBOCs within VISN 2, while managing and supervising all administrative staff within the hub.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $125,776 to $163,514 per year
- Comprehensive federal benefits and health coverage
- Earn annual leave based on federal service years, with potential credit for prior work or military experience
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must meet Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0671 series, possessing undergraduate/graduate education in hospital/public health administration or specialized healthcare management experience
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal Service
- Current federal employees must meet 52-week time-in-grade requirements
Required documents
- Resume (maximum two pages in length per Merit Hiring Plan)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (showing time-in-grade eligibility)
- College transcript (if using education to qualify)
- DD214 and SF-15 (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
- ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced federal employees, if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 31, 2026
- Application closing date is September 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create or log into an existing account on USAJOBS
- Prepare a resume of no more than two pages meeting formatting and content guidelines
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire via USA Staffing
- Upload all required supporting documents such as your resume and SF-50
- Submit your complete application package before the announcement closing date
Additional information
- This is not a virtual position and requires on-site work in Tarrytown, New York.
- Selected applicants must serve a 1-year probationary period.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced administrators with a background in hospital or public health management.
- Professionals holding at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.
- Leaders comfortable managing interdisciplinary teams and complex clinical operations across multiple sites.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a strictly on-site role in Tarrytown, New York, requiring physical presence.
- Applicants must be prepared for a mandatory one-year probationary period upon selection.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a non-negotiable condition of employment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a senior healthcare administrator looking to exert significant influence over clinical and administrative policy across a large network of health systems and community-based outpatient clinics. It offers a stable, long-term federal career path with comprehensive benefits for those aiming to advance their leadership impact within the Veterans Health Administration.
Our take
This role is a strong match for seasoned federal administrators seeking high-level operational oversight. Those unable to work on-site in Tarrytown or unwilling to commit to the mandatory vaccination and probationary requirements should look elsewhere.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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