The Executive Secretary performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties which are auxiliary to the work of the organization and provides assistance to the Associate Director and other administrative technical staff. The incumbent is the primary office support staff member for the Office of the Associate Director and operates independently of any other such position in the office and/or as a team with the other secretarial support staff, as necessary.

Duties

The secretary has extensive responsibility for coordinating work within the organization, where procedures and administrative controls are equivalent to those typical of a large, complicated office. Duties include, but are not limited to: Acts as office liaison, handling communication with persons, and/or groups within and outside of the facility. Reviews correspondence for appropriate disposition, gathering information and using knowledge of healthcare system's policies and other regulations when composing replies. Ensures accurate identification, reporting, trending, and education to provide efficient operations and protection of resources. Reviews all outgoing correspondence requiring signature to assure completeness, indicated clearances, adequacy and conformance to policy, views, tone and grammatical correctness. Coordinates arrangements for travel, arranging schedule of visits, making transportation and hotel reservations, and notifying organizations and officials to be visited. Monitors suspense items and follows them to a timely completion. Notifies the appropriate office subordinate management officials of the need for information or recommendation for administrative problems, and either prepares the response or follows up to ensure timely response by others. Alerts appropriate staff officials on new, updated and/or changes in policies and procedures providing recommendations, assigning action as appropriate and following up on procedural materials to ensure a timely response. Screens all visitors and telephone calls from within the facility, VISN, Central Office, congressional staff, veteran service organizations, local agencies, Veterans and their families, Federal agencies, State agencies, etc. Performs administrative work, which includes management of the office schedule and day- to-day plans. Develops routine plans and schedules using standard references and existing information. Exercises exclusive control over the Executive's appointments/calendar to set availability and priorities. Instructs and assists secretaries in the administrative and clerical offices on correct correspondence preparation and procedures. Directs the establishment and maintenance of the file and publications system of the Director's office, assuring compliance with governing regulations. Serves as timekeeper for assigned employees. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. NOTE: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed above represent the full performance level of GS-08. At the GS-07 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-08. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD03081T and PD03081-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for highly qualified candidate. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/07/2023. Interchange Agreement: Applications will be accepted for this position under the Interchange Agreement as outlined in VA Handbook 5005, Part III, Appendix C. This agreement allows for the movement of Title 38 and Title 38 hybrid personnel, who have at least 1 year of full-time continuous service, to apply for competitive service positions. OPM 90 Day Waiting Period: OPM requires that all current permanent federal employees serve 90 days after their competitive selection in their current Title 5 position prior to moving to another position. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-6. For a GS-8 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include: Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. In addition to meeting the time-in-grade requirement, applicants must also meet one of the following: Specialized Experience. We will not make assumptions when reviewing applications. Please see the Required Documents section below for resume requirements. Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week to receive proper evaluation. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-07 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience are defined as: experience greeting and interacting with a variety of individuals from high-ranking executives to lower level employees; experience in an office or medical environment performing progressively complex secretarial duties; answering incoming telephone inquiries and correspondence; composing, proofreading, and editing correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc.; ensuring all correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc. contain correct format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; utilizing microcomputer programs, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); scheduling appointments and conferences; interpreting rules, regulations, and policies; ensuring all correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-08 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-7 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience are defined as: experience greeting and interacting with a variety of individuals from high-ranking executives to lower level employees; experience in an office or medical environment performing progressively complex secretarial duties; answering incoming telephone inquiries and correspondence; composing, proofreading, and editing correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc.; ensuring all correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc. contain correct format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation; utilizing microcomputer programs, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook); scheduling appointments and conferences; interpreting rules, regulations, and policies; ensuring all correspondence, memorandums, policies, etc You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Technical Competence 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. It occasionally requires carrying light objectives such as files, books, and papers. Manual dexterity is required in operation of a calculator and/or other office machines For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Robley Rex VA Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 US
• Name: Nicole Guy
• Phone: 502-287-6291
• Email: [email protected]