Job opening: Administrative Officer
Salary: $46 696 - 74 250 per year
Published at: Sep 01 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located at the Robert J Dole VA Medical Center, in the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Administrative Officer (AO) for N&FS and is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all N&FS administrative programs.
Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: GS-7 $46,696- $60,703 GS-9 $57,118 - $74,250
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD99605S
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities include:
Oversees and facilitates the administrative management for Nutrition & Food Service.
Independently develops, plans, issues and implements procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters.
Analyzes and evaluates problems, makes recommendations, and devises solutions to systems administration, training management, publication management and data management within the division.
Participates in regular meetings with leadership and other senior members to address administrative management issues, resolve problems and provide recommendations for correcting or improving processes and programs.
Compiles information prepares administrative reports for management briefing and sharing with work groups.
Serves as the department Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC).
Manages, monitors, coordinates and provides regulatory guidance on all personnel actions, organizational structures and position management for the Service.
Reviews, interprets and provides recommendations for the revision of regulatory guidelines, policies and standing operating procedures pertinent to personnel administration and all Service operations.
Participates in the planning for budgeting needs and financial management for Nutrition & Food Service.
Attends budget calls, reviewing guidelines and instructions in order to brief managers of schedules and data requirements.
Coordinate with Assistant Chief, N&FS/Food Production Manager to control purchasing and use of supplies.
Reviews office needs in order to plan and develop budget data and justification for review and approval.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Telework: This can be considered based the ability to perform the job duties independently.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD99605S
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of an Administrative Officer, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: Compiling information and preparing administrative reports for briefings; maintaining and updating databases and shared computer drives; providing advice and assistance to managers and staff concerning agency personnel processes and procedures; experience using office automation programs such as work processing spreadsheet, graphics, and desk top publishing; and coordinating with management to control purchasing and use of supplies. NOTE: 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. ~OR~
EDUCATION - Have successful completion of one (1) full year of graduate education. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~
COMBINATION - Possess equivalent combination of successfully completed education and specialized experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above that meets the requirements of the position. Only education beyond a bachelors degree may be used to qualify applicants for the GS-07 level. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. ~OR~
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA): SAA at the baccalaureate level in the coursework detailed above is fully qualifying. Applicants who wish to apply under this provision must submit proof from their educational institution that they meet one of the criteria listed below. To qualify for SAA, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a bachelor's degree in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled and meet one of the following:
Rank in the upper one-third of your class in the college, university or major subdivision.
A grade-point average of "B" (a GPA of 2.95 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
A grade point average of "B+" (a GPA of 3.45 or higher out of a possible 4.0) for all courses in your major field of study, or those courses in your major completed in the last two years of undergraduate study.
Membership in a national honor society (other than freshman honor societies) recognized by the Association of College Honor Societies. For a list of recognized honor societies please visit http://www.achsnatl.org/quick_link.asp.
For more information regarding SAA please visit http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2-e5.asp#e4f.
To qualify for this position at the GS-9 level, you must meet one of the following:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of an Administrative Officer, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes: Creating reports, coordinating and scheduling meetings, and submitting requests/work orders using a personal computer and office automation programs (such as word processing, spreadsheets, etc.); accurately preparing timecards for submission and processing; managing and balancing financial aspects of general fund control points and purchase procedures; and performing various human resources/personnel management duties related to recruitment, disciplinary actions, and/or awards. NOTE: 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. ~OR~
EDUCATION - Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a field related to this position that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~
COMBINATION - Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.
You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Administration and Management Competency: Knowledge of planning, coordination and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Contracting/Procurement Competency: Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques or requirements, for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
Financial Management Competency: Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
Communications Competency: Effectively expresses information to multiple audiences through clear, convincing oral and written communications; demonstrates logical thinking when describing facts and concepts, and shapes communications to meet the needs of a specific audience; actively listens to others and demonstrates understanding of their comments and/or questions.
Managing Human Resources Competency: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignment of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while the incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some physical demands such as standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 40 pounds) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching, and pulling or pushing carts occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets. The work is performed in a typical office setting, requiring the use of normal safety precautions necessary for an office environment. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.
Contacts
- Address Robert J Dole VA Medical and Regional Office Center
5500 East Kellogg Drive
Wichita, KS 67218
US
- Name: Samuel Morrow
- Phone: 316-685-2221 X58034
- Email: [email protected]
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