The position performs duties to assist the Associate Chief of Staff, and in some cases the subordinate staff of that individual, by performing general office work auxiliary to the organization. The position is the principal clerical or administrative support position, operating independently of any other such position in the office.

Duties

Duties include, but is not limited to: Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and requirements. Provides position management advice and recommendations to managers. Analyzes management functions, techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness. Receives telephone calls and visitors from VA headquarters; VISN, members of Congress or Congressional staff members; executives in private enterprise, contractors, VA employees, union representatives, etc. Composes and prepares correspondence such as requests for information concerning programs, and office procedures, etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Authorized. Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Secretary (Office Automation)/PD675-07322-O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. 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, 08/22/2023. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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. 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. Typing Requirement: This position requires a typing requirement of 40 words per minute. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Receives telephone calls and visitors; Handle complaints that employees or patients may have; Gives out administrative and technical information; Manages the executive team member's email and inbox; Assigns items to the appropriate personnel; Requires securing and summarizing information; Maintains supervisor's calendar of events; Serves as a timekeeper or back-up timekeeper; Uses office automation systems and various Microsoft software packages/programs; Ensures proper punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization; You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to DetailComputer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Writing 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 primarily sedentary. Work requires some walking, standing, bending, and carrying light items such as books, folders, papers, etc. 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. Transcripts not required.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Rhett Hartgrove
• Phone: 5207921450 15343
• Email: [email protected]