This position is located at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center (VAACC) in Columbus Ohio. The role of the position is to direct and perform all administrative functions to include: supervisory responsibilities of Administrative Officer (AO) supports, human resource requests, ordering and tracking supplies and equipment within the service, document control, and other administrative functions as directed by service chief.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** The duties include but are not limited to the following. Providing supervision and oversight for a MSA Supervisor and medical support assistants. Works collaboratively with the health systems specialist, data analyst, Associate Chief of Behavioral Health, and the Service Chief of Behavioral Health in providing administrative oversight to all sections within the service. Provides full staff assistance on administrative matters affecting patient care, education, and organizational policy. Incumbent has been delegated full authority to deal with and personally resolve matters involving administrative operations. Develops, initiates, and implements administrative policies and procedures for facility-wide areas of responsibility. Formulates proposed administrative directives and policies. Discuss pertinent issues with operating personnel to determine the impact on new or revised guidance on current operations. Directs and co-ordinates the work of subordinate staff to assess and optimize the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations or to analyze and resolve problems in the staffing, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative support and staff activities within the Service. Directs administrative support services to ensure that inquiries, correspondence, and actions the area of responsibility are addressed appropriately. Performs budget execution functions as needed to ensure expenditures are consistent with budget formulation plans as the fiscal year progresses. Oversees and directs strategic planning for Behavioral Health and develops long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; evaluates the effectiveness of programs conducted throughout the VAACC. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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 grade level, you must meet one of the following: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the Administrative Officer position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. Specialized experience includes providing staff assistance on administrative matters affecting patient care, education, and organizational policy; assessing and optimizing the productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations or to analyze and resolve problems in the staffing, effectiveness, and efficiency of administrative support and staff activities within a healthcare environment. ~OR~ EDUCATION: Successful completion three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to this position Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Transcripts Required. ~OR~ COMBINATION: 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Transcripts Required. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementAnalysis and Problem SolvingBudget Administration 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 mostly sedentary. It will occasionally require carrying of light objects such as files, books, and papers; some walking, standing, and bending. No special physical demands are required to perform work. There may be a certain amount of mental strain due to time constraints and frequent reviews and reports. The incumbent will be expected to understand, remember, and apply instructions and information to unique organizational situations under stressful and time-bound circumstances. They will need to comprehend and resolve complex issues, negotiate, and collaborate for solutions, as well as integrate various opposing viewpoints into a cohesive plan. Time management skills and an ability to prioritize complex, competing demands is required. The incumbent must have the ability analyze, compute, and interpret complex data sets and forecast course of action. 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 Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic 420 North James Road Columbus, OH 43219 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]