The position is located at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System as the Program Support Assistant 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. ***THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION***

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: My be authorized 1-2 days per pay period, at Supervisors discretion. Position Description Title/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, under AFGE 1272 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

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
• Must be able to accurately type a minimum of 25 words per minute.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: clerical/administrative duties in an office environment; answering and directing phone calls; preparing correspondence and reports; maintaining files/records; collecting, compiling, and tracking data and statistical information; performing automation duties using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, database and/or graphics; and communicating with a variety of leadership and staff regarding the operations and management. 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: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. 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 for the GS-06 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]