This positions duties as a Clerk Office Automation, Environmental Management Service (EMS) consist of time and attendance reporting for pay and leave purposes, acting as receptionist with both personal and telephone contact with visitors and employees; typing and creating various material on computer; receiving telephone calls for employees; and providing information regarding the multi-faceted responsibilities of the service.

Duties

Major duties include, but not limited to: Compilation, creation, and updating of recurring reports (e.g. Key Inventory, Bed Tracking, CWT, etc.) using Microsoft Word and Excel applications such as columns, format capabilities, "cut and paste" methods, merging, and spread sheet Accuracy of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arrangement or all completed material Notifies the Assistant Chief and the Housekeeping Supervisors of meetings, training sessions and other commitments Maintains Assistant Chief, EMS calendar and makes appointments at his/her request or on own initiative Schedule meetings and training sessions Chronological and subject matter filing, answers phone, and uses telephone paging Aid in expedient, satisfactory completion of complains/concerns for housekeeping, sanitation, pest control and other EMS functions. Contact with coworkers and other sections to exchange information to resolve such matters Use initiative and judgment in handling complaints and/or emergencies concerning housekeeping, sanitation, pest control, and other EMS functions; determining the level of severity and expedience that the matter should be handled Uses established policies and procedures Responsible for time and attendance report coding Types and enters work orders, forms, reports, and other printed forms on the computer using appropriate computer programs and current templates Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Clerk (OA)/PD04602A Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds

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
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Texas and Federal Driver License to operate a government vehicle.

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 and/or education as described below: General Experience: You must have one (1) year of general experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-03 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Experience includes compilation, creation, and updating of recurring reports using Microsoft Word and Excel applications, accuracy of spelling, punctuation, grammar, and arrangement of material, chronological and subject matter filing, answers phone, and uses telephone paging, use initiative and judgment in handling complaints and/or emergencies, time and attendance report coding, types and enters work orders, forms, reports, and other printed forms on the computer using appropriate computer programs and current templates. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have two (2) years of education above high school. NOTE: This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond NOTE: For GS-3 and GS-4 level positions, determine the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determine the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) 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

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]