New Policy Specialist jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

As a Policy Specialist, you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

• Developing regulations and guidance to implement the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA), the CARES Act, and related health information privacy and cybersecurity statutes, regulations, and guidance.
• Providing expert advice on developments affecting the promotion or administration of OCR's health information cybersecurity authorities, including where those authorities intersect with HHS activities to improve cybersecurity in the health sector, and based on their analysis, the resulting policy concerns.
• Researching, analyzing, and applying laws establishing the Department's authorities for ensuring compliance with health information privacy and cybersecurity requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), its implementing regulations (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, the 21st Century Cures Act, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (PSQIA), the CARES Act, and other health information privacy and cybersecurity statutes, regulations, and guidance.
• Developing written policy proposals, regulations, and guidance on health information privacy and cybersecurity for the health care sector and the public under HIPAA, the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act's (HITECH Act's) provisions (P.L. 111-5), and the HIPAA Rules (45 CFR part 160 and Subparts A, C, D, and E of part 164); and PSQIA and its implementing regulation, the Patient Safety Rule (42 CFR part 3).
• Presenting information and analysis regarding HIPDC's mission and objectives, including its role in improving cybersecurity in the health sector, to internal and external stakeholders, including various groups or individuals regulated by or otherwise affected by OCR's health information privacy and cybersecurity authorities and programs, as well as to the public.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
• Suitable for federal employment.
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Submission of a resume alone IS NOT a complete application. You must provide a complete online Application Package which includes:

  • Your Resume. You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. Your resumemust clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the application questionnaire. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities. Your resume must also include the day, month, and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Not providing this information may result in the lowering of your assessment score or an ineligible rating. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center or view their video tutorial.For Most Effective Resumes Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes.
  • A complete Application Questionnaire (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12255051)
  • Other required supporting documents.

  Other Supporting Documents: (Only Submit if applicable to you.)

  • Veterans' Preference documentation:
    • Discharged Veterans: If you are claiming 5 point preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from the armed forces that supports dates of service and discharge status; if claiming 10 point preference, an application for 10-Point Veterans Preference (SF-15) and an official document dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preference.
    • Active Duty Members: Under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, if claiming 5 point preference, submit written documentation from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package.
  • CTAP/ICTAP Documentation
    • A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
    • A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;
    • A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
    • Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.

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  You are not required to submit official documents at this time; copies are sufficient. Official documentation will be requested upon selection.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

  *It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account at https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/26/2024 or the day the applicant limit is reached, whichever comes first.

  Agency contact information

  SROC Help Desk

  Email

  SROCHelpDesk@hhs.gov

  Address

  Office for Civil Rights
  200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
  Washington, DC 20201
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement.
  
  You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).
  
  You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).
  
  HHS has a Critical Preparedness and Response Mission: we protect the American people from health threats, research emerging diseases, and mobilize public health programs with domestic and international partners. HHS' 24/7 Secretary's Operations Center (SOC) unites highly trained experts, well established processes, and state-of-the-art technology to coordinate resources and information as HHS responds to emergencies worldwide.
  
  Every HHS employee has a role in supporting public health emergency management, whether through voluntary temporary assignments to emergency responses or sustaining other HHS programs and activities while colleagues respond.
  
  In addition to their everyday work, HHS offers employees the opportunity to contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents