Supervisory Program Specialist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Harlingen, TX · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Duties
- Serves as a key member of the facility's emergency management team - contributing to disaster preparedness planning and response coordination
- Led initiatives to develop new programs and integrate national directives into existing operational frameworks - ensuring full compliance with legislative mandates and alignment with organizational priorities
- Independently plans project timelines - sets deadlines - and determines tasks to be completed
- Advises leadership on operational efficiencies - risk mitigation strategies - and best practices for mobile healthcare delivery
- Designs and manages training programs to ensure staff readiness and adherence to Joint Commission standards and VA healthcare practices
- Maintains effective communication and fosters a collaborative - high-performing team culture focused on safety - accountability - and continuous improvement
- Ensures staff are appropriately trained and licensed - safety and security protocols are followed - and contingency plans are in place for emergencies
- Manages the Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) operational budget - equipment inventory - and supply chain logistics to ensure readiness and sustainability
- Collaborates with fleet management and environmental services to maintain MMU vehicles and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Ensures Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) services are targeted to underserved populations and contribute to the facility's outreach and emergency response capabilities
- Develops and revises local policies and procedures to ensure compliance with national standards and enhance Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) effectiveness
- Prepares comprehensive reports - briefings - and presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders to inform decision-making and support funding requests
- Collaborates with external partners such as federal agencies (e.g. - FEMA - HHS) - state and local government entities - and community organizations to facilitate Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) operations - emergency preparedness - and outreach initiatives
- Prepares and delivers high-level briefings - reports - and correspondence to executive leadership - articulating Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) program goals - challenges - and outcomes
Qualifications
- A current - valid state issued Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service - that is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped you with the particular knowledge - skills - and abilities to successfully perform the duties as a Supervisory Program Specialist
- Specialized experience includes: managing or coordinating a fleet of commercial motor vehicles or mobile units - including scheduling - deployment - compliance - and maintaining vehicle records; planning - scheduling - coordinating maintenance requirements for commercial motor vehicles; tracking vehicle readiness and safety compliance; managing operational budget - equipment inventory and supply chain logistics; preparing comprehensive reports - briefings - and presentations; and developing and revising local policies and procedures to ensure compliance.