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Deputy Chief of Staff

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Deputy Chief of Staff job at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The role helps the Chief of Staff run medical staff, clinical quality, education, and research for the medical center and its three outpatient clinics. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, and travel of up to 25% may be expected.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This is an open continuous announcement with cut-off dates every 2 weeks starting November 1, 2026, and it may close early if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public and to current federal employees of the hiring agency. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S., though non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Help the Chief of Staff oversee medical staff and keep clinical care high quality.
  • Oversee medical staff committees, bylaws, and provider credentialing and privileging.
  • Help plan strategy, resource use, and performance improvement activities.
  • Make sure patients receive preventive care, counseling, and health education.
  • Oversee supervision of residents and house staff.
  • Review teaching programs to check they meet patient needs.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Required: board certification in a related specialty. Preferred: more than 1 year of management or leadership experience in a complex medical center. No grade level is stated.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved for the year you graduated. You also need completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
  • Board certification in a related specialty

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later if needed

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, or C.V. will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration; pre-employment reference checks are also used.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume or C.V. clearly shows your board certification and medical training dates.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if you qualify.
  • Check that your ID is REAL ID compliant, because non-compliant licenses are not accepted for onboarding.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with the schedule coordinated with the hiring manager.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The announcement lists an annual performance bonus and possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year, but no recruitment or retention incentive is stated.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, unless non-citizens are appointed under VA policy
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses are not accepted
  • TB testing and immunization evaluations
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Physical requirements include lifting 15 to 44 pounds and standing or walking 3 to 5 hours

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$285,000 – $350,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fresno, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
OCA-CBSW-13098656-27-MF

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