The position is located at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System (VACIHCS) as the Program Support Assistant (PSA) to the Chief, Environmental Management Service (EMS). The purpose of this position is to provide a wide variety of detailed and complex administrative, clerical and technical support services to EMS leadership, service line staff and programs. The incumbent in this position performs work that supports budget analysis and administration.

Duties

Major Duties: Receive requests for information and advise with the information can be furnished Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and/or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the EMS program office. Organizes data into access databases or spreadsheet formats Maintains all required files for the EMS program Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents Schedules meetings, keeps meeting minutes, agendas and reports Reviews documentation for accuracy ensuring correct format, grammar, spelling, punctuation, appearance and assembly Utilizes programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Etc. Serves as initial contact and/or receptionist for customers by phone or in person Serves as a purchase card holder Establishes and maintains a procurement system for expendable supplies and equipment to address the needs of the department Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD30403A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Bargaining Unit Position: Yes The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/13/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Program support, general clerical and administrative work, collect, compile, and/or track data and statistical information, organize data, preparing a wide variety of recurring and non recurring correspondence, maintain office files and records, and prepare, execute, and/or track program specific information. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to DetailClericalCommunicationCustomer Service 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. Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Occasionally requires carrying of light objects such as files, books and papers. Work involves bending, stooping, standing, walking, carrying less than 15 pounds and using a computer terminal. Work is performed primarily in an adequately climate-controlled office setting. 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 at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: Andrea McGuire
• Phone: 602-277-5551 X1738
• Email: [email protected]