This position is located within the Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) department at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. This position is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all Nutrition & Food Service administrative programs. The duties include budget and financial management, file, database and records management, coordination and tracking of human resource actions, procurement and contracting, statistical and other administrative functions.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Participates/presents in meetings with leadership, various interdisciplinary committees to address administrative management issues, resolve problems and provide recommendations. Communicates effectively both written and verbally and employs a high level of tact and diplomacy in order to maintain a positive, professional image of N&FS. Oversees and facilitates the administrative management for Nutrition & Food Service. Independently develops, plans, issues and implements procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters. Analyzes and evaluates problems, makes recommendations, and devises solutions to systems administration, training management, publication management and data management within the division. Designs and implements policies and procedures to manage administrative and personnel related functions. Tracks and trends data related to administrative management of service line. Serves as the principal advisor to personnel on administrative management program issues. Compiles information prepares administrative reports for management briefings, and shares with work groups. Performs the full range of personnel administration for the Service with varied functions and activities. Acts as the liaison with the human resources office concerning personnel-related matters. Manages, monitors, coordinates and provides regulatory guidance on all personnel actions, organizational structures and position management for the Service. Responsible for the N&FS Process Improvement program including developing indicators, monitoring and compiles data collection and analysis, correcting action and preparation of related reports. Serves as the Records Control officer for the service. Aids in the management of procurement for Nutrition & Food Service. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved 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. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-11 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties this position. Specialized experience consist of overseeing quality and productivity programs; developing and implementing policies and procedures; preparing data presentations for leadership; and performing personnel administration functions. Additional experience with Computrition Software preferred. NOTE: 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. -OR- EDUCATION: Have successful completion three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to this position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. -OR- COMBINATION: Have equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementComputer SkillsManaging Human ResourcesQuality ManagementWritten Communication 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while the incumbent is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some physical demands such as standing, walking, bending and lifting (up to 40 pounds) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching, and pulling or pushing carts occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets. 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

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Overton Brooks VA Medical Center 510 East Stoner Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]