This position is located at the West Texas VA Health Care System, Permian Basin CBOC, in Odessa, TX. The Administrative Officer responsible for the overall administrative, logistic, operations, e.g. safety systems, public affairs, etc. direction of this facility.

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: Tracking, monitoring, evaluating, developing and implementing action plans to ensure achievement of VA standards for performance measures at the clinic. Functioning as a management analyst developing, analyzing, evaluating and advising on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of work methods, procedures, organization, manpower utilization, distribution of work, management controls and information/documentation systems. Determining and advising on program needs to assure maximum utilization of space, equipment, staff, funds and develops alternative courses of action for the betterment of Veteran care. Responsible for the administration of VA health care for all Veteran beneficiaries at the outpatient clinic. Directing a full range of administrative activities including: budget and planning, human resources, equipment and supplies, security, safety, Veteran administration, medical record administration, environment of care, quality improvement, and public and congressional relations. Coordinating and responding to controlled correspondence, congressional correspondence and Veteran complaints assigned to the clinic. Serving as the EEO Coordinator for the clinic, ensuring that EEO policies and programs are supported fairly and uniformly administered within the clinic. Managing all resources including authorized FTE, overtime and fund control points to ensure that resources are within established ceilings and guidelines. Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-09 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service that has given me the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties this position. Specialized experience consists of applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or functions related to office administration; performing coordination of daily operations; directing a full range of administrative activities; and managing program goals, objectives and resources. 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 of a master's degree or two (2) full years of graduate level education leading to such a degree in a related field of study that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript (unofficial or official) with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. -OR- COMBINATION: Have equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the first 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: Customer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Awareness 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, although may involve periods of walking or standing to observe work operations. Requires use of computer on daily basis. 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 George H O'Brien Jr VA Medical Center 300 Veterans Boulevard Big Spring, TX 79720 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]