Program Specialist (Training Coordinator)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 63,000 - 82,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a Program Specialist (Training Coordinator) to develop and implement ongoing training programs for Health Administration Service staff as well as administrative staff across the facility, clinics, and CBOCs.

The role requires coordination with subject matter experts, evaluation of courses, and oversight of Tuition Support.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

Develop and administer training programs for the staff of the Health Administration Service (HAS) as well as administrative employees throughout the facility, outpatient clinics and CBOCs.
Review, analyze, implement, secure SMEs, and evaluate training courses related to HAS areas and participate in related committees.
Serve as the Tuition Support Coordinator for HAS and monitor quality program implementation and indicators to verify adherence to requirements.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Telework may be authorized; this is not a virtual position.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Program Specialist (PS)/Training Coordinator (TC) serves as the PS/TC for the Health Administration Service (HAS) at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS). The primary responsibility of the PS/TC is the development and implementation of the ongoing training programs for employees within the Health Administration Service as well as staff within other services.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to: Work as a member of the Health Administration Service (HAS) to develop and administer training programs for the staff of HAS as well as administrative employees throughout the facility, outpatient clinics and CBOCs.

Works independently to develop, review, analyze, implement, secure subject matter experts (SME)s, and evaluate training courses and programs related to HAS areas such as Eligibility/Enrollment, Access to Care, Beneficiary Travel, Scheduling, Ward Administration, Admissions, Special Programs, etc. Participates on facility and/or VISN-wide committees representing HAS operations and provides information and assistance to the Education Committee as a representative of HAS.

Serves as the Tuition Support Coordinator for HAS. Monitors quality program implementation and indicators designed to verify adherence to requirements, prevent errors, and eliminate ineffective work practices. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist (Training Coordinator)/PD13581O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62893 – $81765/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.