Health System Specialist- Investigation Coordinator

Summary

Job TitleHealth System Specialist- Investigation CoordinatorDutiesCoordinate all administrative (non-criminal) investigations relating to administrative fact-findings or investigations requested by HPP, ELT, service chiefs, Human Resources (HR), OIG, or OGC.Confidentiality and discretion of this position are critical. Confidentiality and the level of sensitive information often requires this position to function independently with regards to privacy and HIPPA concerns.Provides a service to facilitate and transfer any information gathered during investigations and/or fact findings to the appropriate law enforcement agencies/office and noted other federal agencies (i.e., OGC, OIG, HPP, etc.).Collecting/compiling data that includes both organizational trends and service/department trends to include quality assurance of the investigation process.Coordinate and/or participate in an investigation team to conduct highly complex, difficult, and sensitive administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct by VA employees and related entities, employing all of the agency's authorities and capabilities in support of misconduct investigations directly affecting agency integrity.Directed to plan and conduct investigations relating to administrative fact-findings or investigations requested by HPP, ELT, service chiefs, HR, OIG, or OGC utilizing investigative techniques and applying the laws of evidence, rules of policy and procedure, and National guidance from Directives, Handbooks, or Code of Conduct.Ensuring factfinders are trained, training certifications are on file, a listing of all trained factfinders are maintained at all times and tracking progress of all investigations assigned/conducted for each factfinderWork ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Subject to change based on needs of the facility.TeleworkThis position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Position Description/PD#Health System Specialist- Investigation Coordinator/ PD048100Relocation/Recruitment IncentivesNot approvedPermanent Change of Station (PCS)Not authorizedPhysical DemandsThe work involves intense concentration and relatively long periods of sitting. Training involves standing and walking during interactions with executive leadership, service chiefs, supervisors and other medical staff as appropriate. Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as reports and manuals. Travel between the Little Rock and North Little Rock hospital campuses, CBOCs and outside events could be required.Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves the normal risks typical of an office. Coordination and participation in meetings and other activities may require presence in a variety of in house and off-station areas and facilities.

Job Description

Job TitleHealth System Specialist- Investigation CoordinatorDutiesCoordinate all administrative (non-criminal) investigations relating to administrative fact-findings or investigations requested by HPP, ELT, service chiefs, Human Resources (HR), OIG, or OGC.Confidentiality and discretion of this position are critical. Confidentiality and the level of sensitive information often requires this position to function independently with regards to privacy and HIPPA concerns.Provides a service to facilitate and transfer any information gathered during investigations and/or fact findings to the appropriate law enforcement agencies/office and noted other federal agencies (i.e., OGC, OIG, HPP, etc.).Collecting/compiling data that includes both organizational trends and service/department trends to include quality assurance of the investigation process.Coordinate and/or participate in an investigation team to conduct highly complex, difficult, and sensitive administrative investigations involving alleged misconduct by VA employees and related entities, employing all of the agency's authorities and capabilities in support of misconduct investigations directly affecting agency integrity.Directed to plan and conduct investigations relating to administrative fact-findings or investigations requested by HPP, ELT, service chiefs, HR, OIG, or OGC utilizing investigative techniques and applying the laws of evidence, rules of policy and procedure, and National guidance from Directives, Handbooks, or Code of Conduct.Ensuring factfinders are trained, training certifications are on file, a listing of all trained factfinders are maintained at all times and tracking progress of all investigations assigned/conducted for each factfinderWork ScheduleMonday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Subject to change based on needs of the facility.TeleworkThis position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Position Description/PD#Health System Specialist- Investigation Coordinator/ PD048100Relocation/Recruitment IncentivesNot approvedPermanent Change of Station (PCS)Not authorizedPhysical DemandsThe work involves intense concentration and relatively long periods of sitting. Training involves standing and walking during interactions with executive leadership, service chiefs, supervisors and other medical staff as appropriate. Physical requirements include walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as reports and manuals. Travel between the Little Rock and North Little Rock hospital campuses, CBOCs and outside events could be required.Work EnvironmentThe work environment involves the normal risks typical of an office. Coordination and participation in meetings and other activities may require presence in a variety of in house and off-station areas and facilities.