This position is located in Education Service of the Boise VA Medical Center, Boise, ID and functions as the Education Service Program Support Assistant performing highly complex administrative duties relevant to education program functionality, development evaluation and data system management in direct support of the Education Service and the Chief of Education (COE)/Designated Learning Officer (DLO).

Duties

The Administrative Support Assistant (OA) will manage a wide variety of education program administrative elements to include program/course monitoring, service productivity, organization processes and workflow, and program effectiveness for the Education Service by developing database tracking mechanisms, data extraction and preparing reoccurring and non-reoccurring statistical reports. Other duties include:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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 (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Performing a full range of administrative support for an office; managing, compiling and tracking data; analyzing data using qualitative and quantitative techniques; preparing written correspondence and reports; maintaining records; managing multiple assignments simultaneously; communicating and treating customers in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner; and utilizing office automation software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). 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. Proficiency Requirement: In addition to meeting experience requirement, applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. Applicants may meet these requirements by passing the appropriate performance test, presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates by the Office of Personnel Management local office, or by self-certifying their proficiency. 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

Contacts

• Address Boise VA Medical Center 500 West Fort Street Boise, ID 83702 US
• Name: Patricia Murphy
• Phone: (505) 265-1711 X3703
• Email: [email protected]