Supervisory Clinical Lab Science

This position is designated as a Supervisory Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the Clinical Pathology section of Birmingham VA Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. The primary purpose of this position is to exercise a full range supervisory responsibilities in planning, directing, and assessing work of subordinate staff in the point of Care Testing Laboratory Specialist.

Functions & Scope of Duties: Demonstrates the ability to balance responsibilities and works with a great deal of autonomy in performing responsibilities that include, but are not limited, to recording and monitoring attendance; supervising and assigning work to employees; monitoring workload and clinical testing volumes; monitoring quality assurance and quality management; and labor relations. Demonstrates the ability and skills to effectively supervise, direct, and manage a diverse staff; appropriately establishes priorities, delegates responsibilities, and assigns tasks accordingly. Communicates priorities to staff for understanding and compliance with P&LM policies and procedures. Ensures compliance accrediting agencies and regulatory requirements and establishes and monitors the quality of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes, initiating corrective actions as needed as part of the overall laboratory quality management program. Develops, coordinates, and implements plans for providing training for subordinates. Clearly communicates training expectations, and ensures completion of orientation, training, and competency assessments. Performs competency assessments to address employee's capabilities and ensures competency assessments are performed according to standard operating procedures. Serves the Laboratory Education Coordinator with developing curriculums for VA-STEP and HPSP programs participants, and recruitment materials, training materials, evaluation instruments, and other program materials. Ensures staff understands organizational goals and mission for P&LM and BVAHCS. Demonstrates knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures, including recruitment, high performance development model, performance-based interviewing and hiring, performance monitors, performance appraisals, employee recognition and promotion, adverse actions, timekeeping and leave, etc. Adheres to federal regulations regarding staffing practices and collaborates with HR throughout the staffing process and maintains effective labor relations management. Demonstrates a working knowledge of EEO, harassment, ADR, and affirmative action and knows when to seek counsel regarding related issues; and is familiar with applicable union contracts and understands the grievance process and policies. Clearly communicates performance expectations and conducts performance reviews/appraisal ratings in a timely fashion. Provides mentoring, feedback, and coaching when needed; and recognition and or awards for high levels of performance. Addresses performance and conduct issues promptly as they occur, demonstrating skill in developing interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution, and handles issues with a consistent approach and documents when appropriate. Effectively communicates, both orally and in writing, on technical information with a wide variety of individuals including senior managers in BVAHCS, VISN level staff, and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, National Enforcement Office. Serves on ad hoc task forces regarding issues, such as workflow improvement/Systems Redesign in other areas to ensure effective use of manpower, money, and materials. Assists the P&LM Service Chief and other Laboratory Manager in developing the annual P&LM budget and provides status of funds for all fund control points. Assists and participates in the educational programs affiliated with institutions that provide training for individuals in the laboratory or other related medical fields of study. Advises all organizational levels on various aspects of the specialized testing, including the appropriateness of specific tests and takes into consideration the clinical context and usefulness of the test information. Advises on alternate testing to overcome ambiguities in the clinical diagnoses. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 61724F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not authorize

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.