GS-0671

Health System Specialist

Performs health system administration work including healthcare program management, policy development, and system analysis.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14📁0600

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0671

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Manage healthcare programs
•Develop health policies
•Analyze health systems
•Coordinate healthcare services
•Monitor program performance
•Advise on health administration

🎯Key Competencies

Healthcare Analysis

Ability to analyze healthcare delivery systems, programs, and operations.

Program Evaluation

Skill in evaluating healthcare program effectiveness and outcomes.

Administrative Systems

Knowledge of government administrative systems in healthcare settings.

Regulatory Knowledge

Understanding of healthcare regulatory and credentialing requirements.

Data Analysis

Ability to collect and analyze healthcare data for decision-making.

Policy Implementation

Skill in implementing healthcare policies and procedures.

Coordination

Ability to coordinate healthcare services across departments and facilities.

Communication

Skill in communicating healthcare information to diverse stakeholders.

🔑Resume Keywords

Advise on health administrationAnalyze health systemsCoordinate healthcare servicesDevelop health policiesHealth System SpecialistManage healthcare programsMonitor program performance

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