This position is based in the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) within the Research Service Line located at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial I(ENRM) VA Medical Center, in Bedford, MA. In this position you will provide clerical, administrative, and research support for the CHOIR Center of Innovation.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 4 years). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than 1 year but not more than 4). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the 4-year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Major Duties: Core Administrative Support: 75% Process all micro purchases for CHOIR, including all credit card orders and purchase orders Prepare, proof, and finalize complete and accurate correspondence, internal and external memoranda, research manuscripts, and presentations Assist in updating/uploading and monitor information into the CHOIR website Arrange travel for Center staff, and serve as Center liaison to the local VA Travel Office Coordinate logistical tasks for CHOIR Monitor Supply inventory Manage Conference room scheduling process including coordination and operation of audiovisual equipment, as needed Receive and distribute mail for the Center Research Support 25% Provide administrative support for submission of research proposals Transcribe audio-recorded qualitative research data for assigned projects Enter and verify quantitative data into electronic databases for assigned projects Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 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. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience performing clerical/administrative duties in an office environment; providing administrative support; preparing a variety of correspondence and reports; using computerized office equipment and software such as Word, Excel, and/or other related software; managing appointment scheduling for conferences, meetings, etc.; preparing meeting agendas and minutes; creating and maintaining accurate filing systems; and interacting with clients in a professional, courteous manner while assessing and attending to their questions and needs. NOTE: 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceManages and Organizes Information IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. 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 education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Bedford ORD VISN 1 200 Springs Road Bedford, MA 01730 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]