This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Phoenix Director's Office. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Director and Assistant Directors thorough project management and analysis of regional office initiatives.

Duties

Provide support to the Director and Assistant Directors thorough project management and analysis of regional office initiatives. Provides qualitative and quantitative assessments of the wide range of Division operations. Prepares for the division leadership’s review and signature: assorted memorandums, letters, division bulletins, and other written communications. Assists others in preparing appropriate certificates/awards or letters of appreciation for staff, community individuals, and groups who are supportive of mission and programs. Identifies opportunities to participate in community activities that enhance the public image of the VA, and specifically, the Regional Office. Provides support to divisional management on significant issues that include, but are not limited to policies, Division goals and objectives, internal controls, and the preparation of priority reports. Tracks Division progress with respect to goals and facilitates work or program reviews to improve Division results.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors.
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/22/2024. The Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) group qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found: Here Specialized Experience: GS-12: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the federal service. Specialized experience is work experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) Utilizing qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyze data. (2) Evaluating, and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of organizational operations. (3) Applying communication techniques sufficient to present plans and proposals. (4) Interpret regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements to provide guidance on personnel management matters and problems. Note: 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 you document, to include volunteer experience.

Education

An unofficial or official copy of your transcripts 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: 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Phoenix Regional Benefit Office 3333 North Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85012 US
• Name: HRC-Detroit DEU
• Phone: 313-596-7213
• Email: [email protected]