Total 7 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Sacramento, California

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

The DCQM provides executive leadership and direct supervision over the following areas: Accreditation, Risk Management, External Peer Review, and Patient Safety. Works towards achievement of high quality, safety, and cost effective evidence based outcomes on a continual journey of a high reliability organization. Collaborates with both administrative and clinical services to monitor quality and safety within the service and medical center. Ensures processes are in place for continued accreditation readiness and participates in rounds to survey clinical departments. Functions as facilitator in implementing action plans and process improvement strategies at services and medical center for follow up to include regular progress reports. Reviews quality data for trends and early intervention. Applies clinical performance improvement methods, collects outcome data related to policy, procedure, and regulatory compliance and in collaboration with management, initiates performance improvement monitoring projects. Utilizes data and comparative analytical processes in recommending design and implementation of innovative programs to improve service excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance to patient care and regulatory standards. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Provides executive input in the strategic planning, budget, mission, operational planning, and policy development for local and network efforts.
2. Utilizes current trends and relevant theories in an analytical framework to design/modify, implement, and measure integrated programs and activities to achieve clinical and administrative goals of the medical center and/or network. Evaluates outcomes against strategic priorities.
3. Demonstrates substantial and continuous responsibility for directing and managing an integrated program.
4. Consultant to medical center staff and greater community in areas of expertise.
5. Demonstrates expert practice that goes beyond the unit to encompass a program, an entire service, or across service lines and improves clinical outcomes.
6. Develops and implements strategies to address care quality problems for patients.
7. Develops/reviews Nursing Service/Medical Center Policies, procedures and standards as appropriate.
8. Demonstrates grade-appropriate, consistent critical thinking skills.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm NOTE: Shifts may vary depending on patient care needs.
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $170,311 Per Year (VN 4)

The Chief Nurse executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care. The Nurse IV is responsible for administrative functions of their assigned nursing units/programs. Functions as an administrator, educator, and consultant utilizing management theory in collaboration with VISN, Chief of Staff, Patient Care Services and other services. Must establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of medical center personnel and relate effectively with customers, families, and the community as well as program and service leaders at the local and network levels. Key relationships with staff are needed to (1) Assist nurse managers and advanced practitioners to carry out the functions and activities expected of them, (2) Contribute ideas and recommendations for the establishment of standards of care, policies, and objectives for the enhancement of nursing organization-wide, (3) Assist in policy-making activities as related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs, and (4) Collaborate with other health care staff to establish and maintain programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influence organizational mission and health care.

Specific programs include Medical Practice, Women's Health, Anticoagulation Clinic, Infectious and Disease Clinic, and the CBOC's (Eureka, Ukiah, Clearlake, Santa Rosa, Oakland, Downtown, San Bruno). She/he assumes accountability for administrative functions for these areas and is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating the overall program and functions therein including staffing and budget accountability. As Chief Nurse in Primary Care, she/ he is responsible for all processes, performance measures and other metrics that support Quality Care and Access. She/he supports and facilitates outreach that provides access to exemplary care that is fully integrated across the continuum. She/he is fully committed to continually improving Primary Care and related services. This Chief Nurse partners with Nurse and Physician Colleagues, Clinical and Administrative Chiefs of Service, and Administrative and Clinical Directors to achieve the goals and performance measures of VHA, VISN 21, and SFVAHCS by ensuring the highest quality care and expert Nursing Practice is provided in all areas. She/he develops and maintains effective relationships with all levels of internal and external customers by interacting and relating effectively with veteran patients and families, community partners, local program and service leaders, VISN Program leaders and National Healthcare Leaders within VHA and the larger Community. Serves as Acting Associate Director, Patient Care Service and Nurse Executive or Deputy ADPCS as needed.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; May vary based on patient care needs
Telework: Available; Ad-Hoc
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $197,616 Per Year (VN 4)

The Nurse IV Deputy Chief of Quality Management for Performance Improvement executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines, influence organizational mission and health care. The DCQMPI initiates, develops, leads, and directs the facility systems redesign, performance measures management, data analytics, High Reliability Organization, and Pathways to Excellence/Evidence Based Practice initiatives and programs. The DCQMPI works collaboratively with the Clinical Service Chiefs, Administrative Service Chiefs, and Nursing Leadership to achieve VA Northern California Health Care System, In the absence of the Chief of Quality Management (CQM), the incumbent acts as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and has executive decision-making authority over areas of responsibility within Quality Management Service as well as the accreditation, risk management, and patient safety programs. Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: The DCQMPI provides executive leadership and direct supervision over the following areas: systems redesign, performance improvement, data analytics, HRO, and Pathways to Excellence/Evidence Based Practice initiatives.

LEADERSHIP: Inspires individual and organizational excellence, creates a shared vision, and successfully leads change to improve organizational performance?& attain measurable performance outcomes. Expectations:

1. Develops, organizes, and directs clinical and non-clinical operational aspects with an added emphasis on delivering services where it is needed.
2. Routinely analyzes plans and actions related to practice, quality and safety issues to identify and improve performance and attain national outcomes for Veteran healthcare.
3. Able to inspire staff at the VA Central Office (VACO) and network levels in order to build consensus and cooperation, and a shared vision to advance goals for Veteran healthcare.

BUSINESS ACUMEN: Uses business models and applies fundamental concepts of economics to programs under their leadership. Expectations:

1. Provides guidance and oversight of national program management to ensure proper resource utilization.
2. Participates in continuous learning to successfully promote and apply economic concepts and business models to set priorities.
3. Assesses and evaluates national patient care delivery policies and programs to support their nursing professional development and senior leadership goals.

INSPIRING AN INDUSTRY LEADING CULTURE: Employs an industry-leading, shared decision- making culture. Cultivates a diverse and inclusive workforce that serves Veterans, families and caregivers of all backgrounds and builds trust, cultural competencies and catalyzes dynamic teams at the program or service level. Expectations:

1. Assists with the creation at the organizational level, of a diverse and inclusive national program office workforce to serve Veterans, families, and caregivers of all backgrounds.
2. Seeks and utilizes healthcare policy and practices to enable the delivery of reliable and accessible healthcare.
3. Recognizes, cultivates, and integrates cultural health care practices that address social and health inequities.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT: Directs the effective use of relationship management principles to achieve positive customer service experiences that are consistent with professional organizational values, beliefs and practices at the program or services level.
Expectations:

1. Establishes and maintains highly effective relationships at the VACO, VISN and facility levels of the organization.
2. Relates effectively with national program staff and leaders at the program and service level.
3. Communicates with transparency, clarity, and integrity.
4. Sustains relationships at all levels to advance strategic action plans.

PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Operationalizes a culture of holistic care, health advocacy and health equity. Applies ethical principles in decision-making at the program or service level. Advances nursing knowledge through health science research and the translation and dissemination of evidence into practice to maximize the value to Veterans and the community.
Expectations:

1. Advocates for holistic care and health equity in patient care.
2. Advances one's knowledge through the continual application of evidence-based research.
3. Translates, supports, and integrates evidence into practice throughout the national program office.
4. Develops and supports an environment for ethical decision-making throughout the organization.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm NOTE: Shifts may vary depending on patient care needs.
Telework: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $170,311 Per Year (VN 4)

The incumbent works directly with the Chief of CDCE to provide oversight as designated for CDCE/Voluntary Services for the full scope of business for each of the interrelated lines of business, which include Voluntary Service, Philanthropic Engagement, and Partnership Solutions. Due to the cross-cutting nature of this office, the incumbent shows a comprehensive understanding of the federal government, VA and each of its Administrations, with a primary focus on VHA; to include the relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures, accrediting organizations, as well as the organizations within the agency to facilitate a systems-oriented approach to the Center's success.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical and administrative supervision to subordinates which may include Supervisor, Veteran Services Operations, Specialists, Program Support Assistant, Secretary, or other administrative staff.
• Planning and leading all operational activities and programs occurring onsite.
• Conducting and analyzing comprehensive needs assessments for optimal alignment of the program in support of the organization's mission and goals.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable standards of The Joint Commission (TJC) for VHA volunteers, to include maintaining the official volunteer personnel files, mandated training records, assignment guides, competency and performance assessments, and other applicable role-specific documentation.
• Designing, developing, and implementing the recognition and incentive awards program for the organization's volunteer workforce.
• Monitoring donated monetary funds at the healthcare system level within the station's General Post Fund (GPF) Accounts.
• Exercising discretionary authority to approve the allocation and distribution of such funds.
• Preparing business case justification for anticipated expenses, including alignment with VA and VHA goals and priorities, strategy identification, benchmarking, and evaluation in support of proposed budget.
• Responsible for project and event management of varied sizes and scope.
• Maintaining significant and expansive supervisory responsibility for every registered volunteer in accordance with the TJC and established occupational standards for the profession.
• Planning, design and development of each volunteer role and the work to be accomplished.
• Serving as a strategic advisor to executive leadership for the utilization of community resources in support of operational goals, assesses risks, anticipates outcomes, and alternative strategies.
• Establishing local policies and procedures for the strategic utilization of volunteers and community partnerships across the healthcare system.
• Conducting thorough and exhaustive research on potential community partners to determine suitability for development of non-monetary partnership agreements.
• Serves as the local subject matter expert on volunteer and donation management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday. 8:00 - 4:30
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Voluntary Services Officer (Assistant Chief)/PD99785S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $72,758 Per Year (GS 11)

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Los Angeles Space Force Base is searching for a Chief Engineer, Space-based Weather Systems (NH-0801-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent).

Description:
Responsible for leading systems engineering oversight of $948M DoD Space-based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) prototype programs to address top two DoD weather requirements. Directs systems planning activity associated with design, development, manufacturing, sustainment and modification of the EO/IR prototype systems to enable Government program managers' success. Provides technical advice & expertise to Government program managers on all Environmental Weather Systems (EWS) projects, while also producing necessary documentation/briefings as requested by the Government program managers. Support each project team in preparing, evaluating and implementing methods, processes and techniques that support system design to improve performance, reliability and maintainability for systems development and modifications. Participate in developing branch level program documentation and progress assessments for all phases of the acquisition within EWS, interfacing across multiple organizations in SN and other external to SSC organizations.

Ideal Candidate:
Ideal candidate would possess high degree of knowledge base with space satellite systems engineering processes, current DoD/USSF/SSC engineering regulations/technical standards, as well as some knowledge of the JCIDS processes and Middle Tier Acquisitions. For education requirements, the candidate to have Bachelor's degree in Engineering at minimum, with Masters in Engineering highly desired.

Training requirement to have DAWIA level III certification in Systems Engineering, and capable of advising the leadership on latest technical standards/guidance and instructions, generating comprehensive technical reports per DoD and Congressional requirements, such as SEP, TEMP and cyber security, and consolidating various contractor technical data to produce comprehensive technical progress reports on behalf of the materiel leader.

This position requires the Guardian to be a highly motivated self starter, with specialties in DoD space acquisition systems engineering processes, as well as high technical skills in assessing contractor progresses towards system build/integration and test completions. In addition, this position requires the Guardian to be highly collaborative in dealing with directorate engineering staff and the prime contractors technical team. The Guardian will be expected to be highly capable in drafting high-level technical documents on behalf of the branch chief/materiel leader.


Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of processes and procedures related to program management and strategic planning activities needed to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints.
2. Ability to encourage new ideas and innovations; manage human, financial and information resources strategically and build coalitions to achieve common goals.
3. Skill in working with customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations
4. Ability to persuade others to accept recommendations, work toward an agreement, and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions.
5. Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements; determine goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinate with other organizations; monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes.
7. Ability to identify problems and use sound judgment and decisions to generate and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations

Starting at $101,121 Per Year (NH 3)

• Serves as a member of the Park Management Team. As a member of this team, the incumbent is actively involved in decisions affecting overall park management strategic direction, policy, priorities, budget and operations. Contributes to the development and implementation of park plans and management documents. Serves as the park's principal advisor for cultural resources stewardship involving fundamental park resources identified in enabling legislation.
• Ensures all administrative and managerial functions within the division are carried out in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for federal actions through simple or complex documents (including Programmatic Agreements and Memoranda of Agreement under Section 106 of the NHPA).
• Provides oversight for a network-wide program: Mediterranean Coast Network Historic Preservation Team,
• Supervise permanent and temporary staff. Develop and provide performance statndards and appraisals/evaluations for staff. Develop and approve training plans and associated travel. Motivate staff by recognizing accomplishments and supporting career growth. Approve and disapprove leave. Write position descriptions as needed. Counsel employees and take disciplinary actions when needed.

The park staff and I would like to thank you for your interest in Channel Islands National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join the park's active and engaged leadership team, giving you a role in planning the future of the park. We are delighted you are interested in becoming a steward of this internationally significant island chain. Thank you for making it this far. We hope our park website encourages excitement about this opportunity to inspire visitors at Channel Islands National Park while taking care to protect and keep these beautiful and fragile islands unimpaired for future generations.
In addition to the content contained on our visitor-facing website, I invite you to learn more about the direction of Channel Islands National Park in the links below. Heads up, some of these areas will likely be covered in future interviews.

• Channel Islands NP Backcountry and Wilderness Management Plan (ongoing)
• Channel Islands NP General Management Plan
• National Park Service Careers: Interpretation, Education, and Visitor Services
• National Park Service Director's Order #6: Interpretation and Education

Close to the California mainland, yet worlds apart, the park encompasses five of the eight California Channel Islands (Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, San Miguel, and Santa Barbara) and their ocean environment, preserving and protecting a wealth of natural and cultural resources. The park bridges two biogeographical provinces and in a remarkably small place, harbors the biologic diversity of nearly 2,500 miles of the North American coast.
The Channel Islands are home to over 2,000 plant and animal species, of which 145 are found nowhere else in the world.

Like the Galapagos Islands of South America, isolation has allowed evolution to proceed independently on the islands. Marine life ranges from microscopic plankton to the blue whale, the largest animal to live on Earth. Archeological and cultural resources span a period of more than 13,000 years of human habitation.

The protection of these fragile island resources was ensured when Congress, in the act that created Channel Islands National Park in 1980, established a long-term ecological monitoring program to gather information on the current health of resources and predict future conditions. This information provides park and natural resource managers with useful products for recreation planning, conservation and restoration programs, and early identification of critical issues.

The islands were set aside by Congress not only to preserve these resources, but also to provide for your enjoyment. If you visit the park, you will be one of a very select group. Few people actually see this park because it is not easy to get to-you can't drive to the islands. A short but exciting ocean voyage or a commercial flight in a small airplane is required. The park is one of the least visited of all of America's national parks. The relatively light visitation enhances the islands' feeling of solitude and assists in the protection of fragile resources. In establishing the park, Congress recognized the value of solitude by allowing for low intensity, limited entry visitation. So a visit to this national park will always provide a marked contrast to the bustle of southern California most people experience. It will always be a place where you can step back in time and experience coastal southern California the way it once was.

Starting at $120,246 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops thorough, administrative and strategic operational initiatives, projects, and programs.
• Collect, analyze, present, and make recommendations from data/research to Executive Leadership.
• Plans, organizes, trends, reviews, and provide recommendations to Executive Leadership regarding resource requests.
• Implements, reviews, and provides guidance to Executive Leadership in the application of VA/VHA policies and procedures.
• Coordinates, guides, facilitates, and participates in process improvement and strategic planning efforts.
• Oversees and coordinates the administrative operations for the Office of the Associate Director.
• Coordinate and support executive-level councils, committees, and work groups.
• Oversee management of action item and Congressional/White House Hotline inquiries including assignment, review, and submission.
• Serve as a liaison and representative for Executive Leadership interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coach, guide, and direct Service/Section Chiefs, and Admin Officers to support daily operations and long-term strategic plans.
• Reviews audits and evaluations which are conducted at the facility.
• Works closely with Quality, Safety, EEO, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance and Business Integrity, Veteran Experience, Information Technology and Security and Public Affairs, to identify incidents that may form part of a pattern or be indicative of a more general problem within the healthcare system.
• Incumbent will be asked to take on collateral assignments in overall program areas directly impacting healthcare delivery operations.
• Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects.
• Leads and participates in taskforce or research groups to analyze problem areas and recommends adjustments to improve existing policy or procedure to achieve desired results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm PST
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist (Assistant to Associate Director)/PD13291A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Starting at $120,246 Per Year (GS 13)