This position is located in a VA medical facility performing a variety of clerical, administrative and technical duties/responsibilities in support of management with the intent of accomplishing the administrative requirements of the Dental Service.

Duties

DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Duties include, but not limited to: Perform a variety of clerical, administrative and technical duties/responsibilities in support of the Specialty Dental Service with the intent of accomplishing the administrative requirements for the service. Assist in the development of internal administrative standard operating procedures by researching prior publications, regulations, and recommending new policies and/or changes. Assist in preparing correspondence covering subject of an administrative nature, both internal and external. Maintains control of action correspondence; performs follow-up action to ensure timely reply/action. Identifies and recommends performance indicators/goals such as performance awards, leave, equal employment opportunity, suggestions, value engineering, etc. Use graphics software to provide charts, and graphs for viewgraphs or paper presentations for briefings. Coordinates with staff administrative officer on personnel management matters and with other staff organizations on various administrative activities to obtain information for accomplishment of own assignments or to provide to others. Operate related peripheral equipment such a printers and modems as required, uses software and printers to create, copy, and edit, e.g., make insertions or deletions or move material from one place to another; store; retrieve; and print a variety of standardized documents using a glossary of pre-recorded formats, form letters, standard paragraphs, and mailing lists. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant - Dental Service/PD071190 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Physical demands do not exceed those of a typical office setting. There may be some walking, standing, bending or carrying of light items.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Experience in the organization's mission and operating programs, support organizations and functions, and specific techniques and analysis, in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness of the assigned area of responsibility. Skilled in analyzing problems in order to frame the issue, formulating alternatives to resolve, and presenting recommended solutions. Experience in choosing, interpreting, adapting, and applying pertinent guidelines. Skilled in the use of various software (i.e., spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics, databases), as well as the various functions and features of several programs in each category. Skilled in using various devices such as personal computer, electronic typewriter, and various devices such as printers and modems, using a standard typewriter style keyboard. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: KELLY WRIGHT
• Phone: (813) 415-8857
• Email: [email protected]