Pharmacist-Pharmacy Supervisor, Controlled Substance
Tampa, Florida
About 1 week left
Salary: $138,333 – $179,836
per year
(GS-13)
Salary context
Based on 52 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays around the middle of similar positions.
Job Details
Position Overview
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Duties
The Pharmacy Supervisor is a licensed pharmacist with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice and pharmacy administration. The incumbent is responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include overseeing the controlled substance program within pharmacy service, as well as assisting the facility controlled substance program at James A. Haley VA. This includes ensuring accountability for all controlled substances within pharmacy service and maintaining compliance with Controlled Substance Act and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations to minimize risk for loss and diversion and enhance patient safety. The Supervisory Pharmacist is responsible for supervising Pharmacy Technician Supervisors or any other assigned staff.The Pharmacy Supervisor is also responsible for:
- Manages an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include the controlled substance pharmacy program, to include policy development and specialty functions unique to the program to optimize cost effectiveness and patient outcomes.
- Supervises and manages multiple pharmacists and/or technicians.
- Develops effective communication with Union and is knowledgeable on the master and local agreement.
- Able to solve problems, coordinate and organize responsibilities to maximize outcomes in their assigned area.
- Supervises the work flow and gives direction to support personnel as needed.
- Able to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
- Creates and interprets service level policies and procedures.
- Serves as a drug information resource by providing up-to-date drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals, patients and caregivers.
- Serves as a role model and preceptor to pharmacy students, interns and residents.
- Assumes an active role in staff development of peers and provides educational in-services to nursing, medical staff or to other ancillary services.
- Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) Measurements / activities (Mock Surveys, Tracers).
- Supervises the activities and provides oversight of support personnel and technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution.
- Ensures drugs dispensed are completely and correctly labeled and packaged in full compliance with Federal rules and regulations.
- Ensures USP 797 regulations for controlled environment are followed.
- Assumes an active role in the overall pharmacy-training program consisting of students, externs, interns, residents, and professional and non-professional staff members. Conducts on-the-job training and provides guidance through designated programs.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 72329F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Qualifications & Requirements
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/31/2026.Basic Requirements:- United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Education (1) Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited College or School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy (BS Pharmacy) and/or a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Verification of approved degree programs may be obtained from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60602-5109; phone: (312) 664-3575, or through their Web site at: http://www.acpe-accredit.org/. (NOTE: Prior to 2005 ACPE accredited both baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy terminal degree program. Today the sole degree is Doctor of Pharmacy.)
(2) Graduates of foreign pharmacy degree programs meet the educational requirement if the graduate is able to provide proof of achieving the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Commission (FPGEC) Certification, which includes passing the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT).
- Licensure: Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. The pharmacist must maintain current registration if this is a requirement for maintaining full, current, and unrestricted licensure. A pharmacist who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, section B, paragraph 16.NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.S.C. § 7402(f)). Effective November 30, 1999, this is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to licensed pharmacists on VA rolls as of that date, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification.
- English Language Proficiency. Pharmacists must be proficient in spoken and written English as
required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
GS-13 Grade Determinations:
(a) Experience. In addition to the GS-12 requirements, must have 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
(b) Assignments. Candidates at this grade level are to be in one of the assignments listed below. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher level duties must consist of significant scope, administrative independence, complexity (difficulty) and range of variety as described in this standard at the specified grade level and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.
1. Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for the professional and administrative management of an assigned area in pharmacy service, to include budgetary execution. Such individuals have responsibilities for supervising multiple pharmacists and technicians. Manages people, maintains effective interdepartmental relations, and cooperates with other services to accomplish the medical facility's mission and goals. Develops performance standards, assures that the program area is compliant with all regulatory and accrediting body requirements, designs and implements orientation and training programs for staff, and develops and maintains systems to monitor the performance of staff activities. Develops policies and procedures relative to their assigned area. Pharmacists assigned to this position must demonstrate the following KSAs:
- a. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate staff.
- b. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to persuade and influence clinical and management decisions.
- c. Expert understanding of regulatory and quality standards pertaining to pharmacy.
- d. Skill in managing people or programs.
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/55 PART II APPENDIX G15 APPENDIX G15. LICENSED PHARMACIST QUALIFICATION STANDARD GS-660 June 7, 2012.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-13.
Physical Requirements: The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, typing, walking distances within the medical center, lifting/carrying (up to 40 pounds) of pharmaceutical supplies, and bending/stooping/stretching.
Education
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
- Designated and/or random drug testing is required
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- You may be required to serve a probationary period
- Subject to a background/security investigation
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Evaluations
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:1. Resume: Resume or CV must include the vacancy announcement number, position title, grade, how to contact you, descriptions of jobs held including the name and address of employer, job title, description of duties, beginning and ending date, (month and year) of employment, and average hours worked per week. (Required)
2. License: Current, Full, current and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia. License number and state of issuance
3. Transcripts: Copy of Transcripts showing name of school and if degree conferred must show degree confer and date. (Required if applicable)
The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/31/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031261.- To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
- Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
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