Deputy Director, Sterile Processing Policy and Operations

Quick Facts

• Role: Deputy Director, Sterile Processing Policy and Operations
• Level: Senior national-level operational leadership (GS-15)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; various tours available
• Telework/Virtual: May be authorized (eligibility discussed in interview)

Description

The Deputy Director, Sterile Processing Policy and Operations provides national-level oversight and leadership for VHA sterile processing programs and operations, supporting implementation of approved national policy and guidance. The role directs staff and subordinate supervisors across national field operations and business functions to ensure safe, reliable, timely, and effective reprocessing of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices. The Deputy Director also produces decision-quality analyses and executive communications for VHA and VA senior leaders and leads cross-organizational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative direction to subordinate supervisors and staff supporting national sterile processing operations and related functions
• Conduct workforce and succession planning; identify staffing requirements to support recruitment and retention
• Monitor use of personnel, funding, equipment, space, contract support, and other resources
• Direct and evaluate national operational activities for safe and effective reprocessing of critical and semi-critical reusable medical devices (RMD)
• Lead complex cross-organizational projects to improve sterile processing operations nationally
• Oversee business operations for sterile processing programs (planning, budgeting, resource utilization, internal controls, financial analysis, reporting)
• Prepare, coordinate, and review decision-quality analyses, executive briefings, issue papers, reports, correspondence, presentations, and status updates

Benefits

A federal government benefits package is available for employees and their families; eligibility depends on the position type.

Requirements & Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship
• Complete all required application steps, assessment, and questionnaire
• Selectively Service registration required for eligible males
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is required
• Serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period; continued employment depends on written certification
• Specialized experience: 1 year equivalent to at least GS-14 (next lower grade)
• For current Federal employees: meet time-in-grade requirements (GS-15 requires 52 weeks at GS-14)
• No educational substitution at this grade level