If you are using the Office of Personnel Management's "Resume Builder" please be sure to follow all the instructions provided in this announcement. Addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) is a very important process for this announcement
Announcement Number: RN2-04-047
Opening Date: October 5, 2004
Closing Date: October 19, 2004
Position Title, Series and Grade: Health Insurance Specialist, GS-107-13
Promotion Potential: None
Number of Vacancies: One (1)
Annual Salary: $75,039 - $97,553 per annum (includes locality adjustment)
(See a full list of Job Benefits at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/careers/worklife/benefits.asp)
Organizational Location/Duty Station: Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), Region II, Office of the Regional Administrator, New York, NY
Shift & Tour of Duty: Full-time or Flextime Work Schedules are available.
Area of Consideration (who may apply): All Qualified Persons
</div>Summary of Duties: Functions in a Special Assistant capacity and represents the CMS Regional Office and the Regional Administrator. Assists senior Regional Office leadership in developing and maintaining relationships with key partners and stakeholders. Develops and maintains direct contact and working relationships with CMS and DHHS components, as well as all segments of the health community, beneficiaries, members of the general public and congressional offices to formulate communications goals, strategies and standards, including the development of new public information/dissemination strategies. Responds to media and congressional queries (either independently or as part of a team), by speaking at or attending meetings and other events, by preparing (either independently or as part of a team) speeches to be delivered by Regional Office senior leadership and by providing oversight to the public message delivered by the Regional Office on behalf of the Regional Administrator. Informs management about any significant media queries and works with appropriate staff to gather information for responses and/or to arrange interviews. Coordinates the day-to-day activities that cut across CMS and Regional Office program areas at the request of the Regional Administrator/Deputy Regional Administrator. Incumbent may also work with the Chief Medical Officer on assigned high visibility projects, especially those involving public health and quality initiatives in support of CMS goals. Conducts analytical studies based on knowledge of relevant statues and regulations, CMS research, Departmental initiatives and CMS goals, strategies, standards, program functions and products in order to develop new CMS public information/dissemination strategies. Participates in intra-management discussions on matters that may result in negotiations with the union. Tracks external events that may impact on the CMS mission, objectives and initiatives by scanning a variety of new sources, identifies breaking news, investigations and studies that will have an influence on CMS objectives and operations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please note that qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Substitution of education for experience will be made in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. Applicants are advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for nonconsideration, nonselection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
Specialized Experience: Fifty-two (52) weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level.
The incumbent is required to have a broad knowledge of a wide range of health care policy and programs in addition to service and delivery issues. Strong analytical and organizational skills necessary for the investigation, review, examination and impact analysis of health care industry and quality of care trends is required.
Specialized experience is described as experience performing work concerned with the analysis, administration and delivery of health care services. This could include:
In addition to strong writing skills, familiarity with dealing with the media and representing an office and its programs is desire able. A Masters in Public Health and/or a clinical health care professional degree and/or experience in clinical/public health/health care quality settings are also desirable.
Time-in-Grade Status: Applicants applying for promotion must have served at least fifty-two (52) weeks at the GS-12 level or and must have career or career-conditional status.
RATING CRITERIA – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): In addition to your resume, please write 1/2 to 1 page narrative statement explaining the experience you have relating to each KSA listed below.
1. Ability to prepare a variety of written products (CRITICAL). Candidate must have strong written skills. The candidate may be required to submit a writing sample(s) on given topics to assess grammatical correctness, comprehension of subject matter, clarity and conciseness of description and analytical ability.
2. Knowledge of national health care issues to facilitate communication between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the public. (CRITCAL) Candidate must have strong verbal and communications skills.
3. Ability to analyze, interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.
4. Ability to analyze broad and complex issues and develop sound recommendations for solutions.
5. Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with internal and external organizations.
Evaluation Method: Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated by determining the extent to which their work or related experience, education, training, awards, outside activities and/or supervisory appraisal (a copy of your most recent performance appraisal may be required), etc., indicate they possess the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Applicants will not receive credit by merely paraphrasing the task examples. All applicants should provide clear, concise examples that show level of accomplishment or degree to which they possess the KSAs. The information provided will be used to determine the "best qualified" candidates.
To receive consideration, all applications must include the Announcement Number and must be received by this office by the closing date, or postmarked on or before the closing date and be received within five (5) days after the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit all required forms may constitute an incomplete application resulting in the applicant not receiving consideration. If applicable to this announcement, it is the applicant’s responsibility to provide documentation/proof of claimed qualifications, education, veteran’s preference, status (SF-50) and/or verification of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment.
Submit your application to: DHHS/Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Baltimore Human Resources Center (BHRC), P.O. Box 8001, Baltimore, MD 21244-8001. If you are using an express mail service that does not deliver to a post office box, you may mail your application materials to BHRC, C2-08-13, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Resumes may be faxed to (410) 786-0728, or E-mailed to CMSResume@cms.hhs.gov. Please be aware that for security reasons visits to our Baltimore location are restricted and that personal delivery of applications is not recommended. CMS assumes no responsibility for the delivery of applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure timely receipt of his/her application regardless of the method used.
1. A written application for employment. You may use an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF‑612) or other format of your choice. You MUST include all the information specified in this vacancy announcement:
A. Job Information: Complete announcement number,
title and grade(s) of the job for which you are applying.
B. Personal Information:
a) Full name
b) Mailing address (with zip code)
c) Day and evening phone numbers (with area codes)
d) Social Security Number
e) Country of Citizenship
f) Veteran's Preference: Attach a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty only if applicable to this announcement.
g) Reinstatement Eligibility (include copy of last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50) only if applicable to this announcement.
h) Highest Federal civilian grade held (also give job series and dates held)
C. Education:
a) High school: name, city, and state (zip code if known), and date of diploma or GED.
b) Colleges and universities: name, city, and state of school(s) attended; major(s); type and year of any degrees received. (If no degree has been awarded, provide total credits earned and whether semester or quarter hours.) Send a copy of your college transcript if education is being substituted for experience and/or is required for this vacancy.
D. Work Experience: Give the following information for your paid and unpaid work experience related to the job for which you are applying: a) job title, including series and grade if a Federal job; b) duties and accomplishments; c) employer's name and address; d) supervisor's name and phone number; e) starting and ending dates (month, day, and year); f) hours per week; and g) salary. Please indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.
E. Other Qualifications: Please indicate any of the following you may have that are job related: a) training courses (title, month and year, and length of training), b) skills such as other languages, computer software/hardware knowledge, typing speed, etc.; c) certificates and licenses (current only), and d) honors, memberships in professional or honor societies, and performance awards.
Personal delivery of applications is not recommended. CMS assumes no responsibility for the delivery of applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure timely receipt of his/her application regardless of the method used.
Recent events have affected mail delivery; therefore, when submitting your application, you may want to consider using express mail delivery services if you do not have access to E-mail or fax capabilities. You may call the numbers listed below to ensure that your expressed-mailed or regularly-mailed application was received.
For further information contact: Sonamiata Butler at (410) 786-2563, or (800) 735-2258 for hearing impaired applicants.
All candidates will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or other non-merit factor.
All vacancies advertised as "temporary" may become permanent without further competition.
This vacancy announcement and all resultant personnel actions/processes are governed by CMS's Merit Promotion Plan for filling bargaining unit positions, which is embodied in Article 26 of the Master Labor Agreement between CMS and AFGE.
Information on certain aspects of employment as well as job opportunities with the Federal government can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Web site http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/b.htm. A listing of current job opportunities here at CMS can be found at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/careers/rns/. For answers to frequently asked questions relating to human resources go to http://questions.cms.hhs.gov/cgi-bin/cmshhs.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_cat_lvl1=17.
Other Information:
Persons who are eligible under special hiring/appointment authorities (e.g., 30% compensable veterans, individuals with severe physical disabilities, former Peace Corps, VISTA Volunteers, and VRA (VRA appointments may only at the GS-11 level or below – promotion potential of the position is not a factor) are also encouraged to apply. Applicants eligible under these special placement programs must indicate on the front of their resume the program under which they are applying and MUST submit proof of eligibility. Applicants who wish to be considered under a special hiring authority as well as under the competitive examining process MUST submit two resumes. When only one resume is received, it will be considered for the appropriate special hiring authority.
Applicant MUST be a U.S. citizen. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, MUST be registered with the Selective Service system or MUST certify that they are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. All Federal employees are required by Public Law 104-134 to have Federal payments made by "direct deposit."
This Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Any U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corp Officer interested in performing the duties of the position as a Commissioned Corp Officer MUST indicate this interest on his/her resume. Failure to indicate interest to remain within the Commissioned Corps will result in the resume being considered through competitive service examining procedures.
NOTE: Commissioned Officers are expected to have completed 2 years at their current duty station before accepting a new assignment.
Priority Consideration for Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees:
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain a rating of above average on all KSAs as well as meet any selective placement factors. CTAP and ICTAP eligibles who are rated well qualified may be subject to an interview.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the Agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your resume to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Requires a background investigation.
Frequent travel may be required: No ( ) Yes (X) Approximately 25%
Requires a New Appointment Probationary Period: No ( ) Yes (X)
Note: Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period.
Requires Annual Financial Disclosure Statement: No (X) Yes ( )
Relocation Expenses: May ( ) will not (X) be paid. (NOTE: If you receive relocation expenses you must agree to remain in the Federal Government’s service for a period of 12 months from the date you report to duty at your official duty station. If you fail to remain in the Federal Government’s service you will be required to repay any monies expended from Federal funds for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses, unless separated for reasons beyond your control and acceptable to CMS.)
All candidates will receive consideration for this position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or other non-merit factor.
All vacancies advertised as "temporary" may become permanent without further competition.