This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director of Patient Care Services (ADPCS) at the Alexandria VA Health Care Center, Pineville, LA. This position performs duties in support of the Nurse Recruiter. Responsibilites require the understanding of the entire operation of Nursing service Including detailed knowledge of the department programs, regulations, onboarding process and service requirements.

Duties

Coordinates meetings and appointments using video equipment and phone conferencing lines. Collects and compiles data to support policy development. Prepares correspondence covering subjects of an administrative nature and performs follow-up action to ensure timely action. Maintains an electronic monitoring system for tracking information and processes, serves as the resource person and technical advisor for those processes. Serves as a fund control clerk by obtaining approval/disapprovals, and submitting purchase requests. Assists with the annual inventory of property for the service; and prepares requests for office supplies and equipment. Serve as a resource person for staff in administrative matters dealing with correct office procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant (OA)/PD06210-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Position spends majority of time at a computer; however, the position requires walking, standing, bending, or carrying light items. Prolonged sessions using a computer terminal are necessary.

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. To qualify at the GS-06 grade, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher. Specialized Experience: The Program Support Assistant should possess the following specialized experience: Experience and demonstrated skill in effective verbal and written communications Experience and skill in managing transcription, video and other forms of technology Experience in creating and managing suspense files for meetings and Action Items Skill in collaborating between VA and community provider agencies Extensive computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office and various other computer applications This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience and/or education requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Administration and Management, Customer Service (Clerical/Technical), Financial Management, and Manages and Organizes Information 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. 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 for the GS-06 level.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Brittne Pence
• Phone: 7138257943
• Email: [email protected]