2026.02.15

What’s Veterans Health Administration like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Supervisory Program Applications Specialist (Section Chief) position at Veterans Health Administration.

Ms.Smith

What position is being offered at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Long Beach, California?

Ms.Smith

They’re looking for a Supervisory Program Applications Specialist, also known as Section Chief, at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this role ranges from $104,349 to $135,657.

Dr.Job

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Ms.Smith

The job involves performing programmatic and supervisory duties to ensure that health care services are provided efficiently and effectively to patients at the Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Dr.Job

When do applicants need to meet all qualifications by?

Ms.Smith

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, which is February 5, 2026.

Dr.Job

What’s the time-in-grade requirement for current Federal employees applying for this position?

Ms.Smith

Current Federal employees need to have served 52 weeks at the GS-11 level to qualify for the GS-12 position.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith