This position is the primary administrative resource for the Chief, Environmental Service (EMS) at the Temple Medical Facility. The EMS department is responsible for maintaining a total of 2.2 million net square feet of space at the Temple and Waco sites. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).

Duties

Major Duties include, but not limited to:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-6 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Performing a wide variety of administrative duties to support the work performed within an organization; Composing and editing letters, correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other forms of written communication; reviewing correspondence and reports for omissions and inconsistencies ensuring information is complete and accurate; Creating tracking systems for suspense's proficiencies, projects and leave for employees; Collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information in support of an organization's operation; Utilizing a variety of software and programs to accomplish work such as email, spreadsheets, databases, and word processing; Scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences making all administrative arrangements as required and generating minutes of meetings chaired by the service line; Screening telephone calls and requests, forwarding to the appropriate contact for timely resolution. In addition to the specialized experience required, applicants for these positions must have the ability to type 40 words per minute (WPM).You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Operating Systems Technical Credibility Data Management Interpersonal Skills Analytical Reasoning 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. In addition to meeting experience, applicants for this position must have the ability to type 40 words per minute. 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 in a sedentary environment, to multiple clinic venues, and multi-faceted inventory and inspection locations and includes walking, bending, and carrying of light to medium items.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]