The Primary Purpose of this Position is: Key role of this position Is to maintain precise and timely submission of the time and attendance records for Nursing Service and Sterile Processing and Decontamination employees. The Organizational Location of this Position Is: Nursing Service, Office of the Associate Director of Patient Services, VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TX and Office of Nursing Service Chief Nurse, Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center, Bonham, TX.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: Enters data into the automated management Information system database for a variety of staff and different work schedules. Posts hours worked, leave taken, overtime/compensatory time worked, and your changes and determining the entitlement of employees based on when the hours of work are performed for holiday, premium, and weekend and off tour differentials. Contacts employees at various levels in the organizational struct1,1re to clarify and resolve timekeeping Issues and problems. Obtains additional Information or clarification on problems with or pertaining to time scheduling, leave and overtime errors for correction. Enters time approved by Nursing and Sterile Processing and Decontamination supervisors into the PAID system. During payroll processing, works closely with Fiscal Payroll and supervisors. Ensures automated records are accepted by the PAID system and transmitted to payroll processing center. Prepares, via PAID system, corrected time cards. Responds to supervisors' Workers' Compensation questions. Provides Information regarding requests for leave without pay,- continuation of pay (COP), and other associated on-the-Job Injuries and time questions, Informs back-up timekeeper of new or changed procedures and other time and attendance Issues such as leave requests, materials/documents for military leave, extended leave, jury duty, documentation for part-time physicians, etc. Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc, Specific assignments require a varying number and sequence of steps and use of-different functions from one assignment to another, Uses word processing software to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos, and letters and lengthy reports; uses existing database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for reports; and uses graphics software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations. 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#: Time & Leave Clerk/PD03661A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/25/2024. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Computer Skills: Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc, and ; Customer Service: Contacts employees at various levels in the organizational structure to clarify and resolve issues and/or problems.; Communicating: Explains rules and regulations used to reach conclusions. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond an Associates Degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer Skills Customer Service Communicating 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. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing/kneeling up to 2 hours. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. 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

**Note: 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]