The Radiology Department is seeking a full-time Time and Attendance Clerk (Office Automation) for the VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

Duties

The Time and Leave Clerk (OA) is primarily responsible for maintaining time cards for employees in the Radiology, Nuclear, Medicine, and Laboratory Services' time and leave units. The incumbent also facilitates the work of the managerial and clinical support staff in Radiology by assisting with other clerical functions. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Daily posting of employees' time and attendance in the computerized timekeeping system. Entering requests for overtime/compensatory time, selecting applicable types of time codes and evening/night differential. Maintaining related records such as applications for leave, medical certification, requests for authorization of overtime, FMLA program requests, etc. Provides orientation to new employees regarding their responsibilities related to leave and earnings reporting. Receives telephone calls and visitors and directs all to appropriate staff members, handling routine matters personally as able. Miscellaneous general clerical duties such as typing and filing when required. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Time And Leave Clerk (OA)/PD507260 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required NOTIFICATIONS: This position is in the AFGE Bargaining Unit This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. All applicants must submit SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify eligibility to apply. Veteran's preference does not apply to current Federal employees. Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/23/2023. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-4) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: accurately entering data into a variety of computer programs; maintaining time and attendance records for a group of staff; performing receptionist duties to include correctly routing visitors and phone calls; maintaining electronic and/or paper records. NOTE: If you are using experience to qualify, please ensure your resume demonstrates that you have performed these or similar duties. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years of education above high school (TRANSCRIPT(S) REQUIRED). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to DetailAuditingCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal Skills 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 position requires walking, standing, bending, and sitting for long periods of time, and requires the ability to move around the office and carry light items such as office files, papers, and books. 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

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.

Contacts

• Address Atlanta VA Medical Center 1670 Clairmont Road Decatur, GA 30033 US
• Name: June Borsari
• Phone: 508-944-6804
• Email: [email protected]