The purpose of the position is to direct, support and/or perform all administrative functions that include human resources, administration, management, budget and finance, and program analysis, office support services, document control, logistics, and a variety of related administrative matters in support of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS).

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Directs, oversees, and plans all the programmed segments of the P&LMS to assure that the service mission, functions, projects, and activities are enforced and executed. Provides complex administration of P&LMS. Acts as top-level Management for the administrative support staff, i.e., program support assistants, health techs, and Program Analyst. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: HR Specialist Total Rewards Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD02878O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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, 11/06/2023. 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-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. 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. 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-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative and technical programs. Knowledge of the mission, organization, and work processes of programs throughout P&LMS of a complex medical facility, and the relationships of administrative support activities (e.g., data processing, accounting, budget) to such missions. Knowledge of the agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the worth of program accomplishments. Knowledge is applied in conducting studies, analyzing findings, and making recommendations on substantive operating programs or commodity management. In addition to a high degree of analytical ability, the position requires specialized knowledge of the basic principles and practice related to the management of health care delivery systems and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve the unique problems that arise in the particular health care delivery system in which they serve (P&LMS). Skill in preparing project papers and staff reports and skill in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Federal budget processes, budgeting systems, policies, and methods of financing health care in order to develop budgetary plans where objectives, needs, services, revenues and funding requirements substantially change each year. Knowledge of Federal and agency contracting laws, regulations, program objectives, technical terminology, contracting principles and procedures, contracts and provisions, and methods of contracting applicable to pre-award and/or post award actions sufficient to procure and/or administer contracts for a variety of specialized equipment, supplies and/or services. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and ManagementContracting/ProcurementLeadershipOrganizational Awareness 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, although some physical effort will be required. Able to move independently through the hospital to the necessary services of the service line and possess visual and hearing acuity to communicate with both staff and patients. Manipulate keyboard and use PC, communicate orally and must be able to carry at least 15 lbs. 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.

Contacts

• Address Las Vegas VA Medical Center 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 US
• Name: Kia Moore
• Phone: 650-493-5000
• Email: [email protected]