This position is in the Budget Office, Research Service, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). The position may be located either in the West Los Angeles Medical Center or the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** NOTE: This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed 1 Year 1 Day). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration. Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition. Major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates and processes all transactions using detailed methods which include credit card purchases, contracts, general obligations (1358's) and purchase requests (2237's). Serves as the alternate to the primary requisitions specialist. Monitors and ensures the timely delivery of all supply and equipment orders. Manages VA-administered grants from outside sources, reimbursable accounts and General Post Fund (GPF) donations. Ensures that funds are expended within established time limitations and for the purpose designated. Coordinates Intergovernmental Personnel Agreements (IPA) with the Research Program Specialist. Coordinates maintenance of agreements along with other agencies. Ensures that all agreements are within contractual specifications and dates. Maintains the dedicated payroll database in RMS. Ensures accurate salary projections, which are essential to the financial planning of the Research Investigators. Assists the Investigators with their staffing plans. Ensures that funds are available to cover the number of employees, work hours, occupational series, and GS level envisioned for new employees as well as current staff members. Assists in preparing the investigators' periodic financial reports and responds appropriately to their inquiries and concerns. Prepares designated sections of the Annual RDIS Report, contributing to the preparation of the fiscal operating plan and special reports required by management. Assists in preparing the investigators' periodic financial reports and responds appropriately to their inquiries and concerns. Other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F (8am - 4:30pm) Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirement: For GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal service that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes applying the principles and practices of accounting, budgeting, and other financial regulations; following rules associated with recording and tracking budgetary transactions; reviewing, editing, and consolidating budget estimates; and using automated accounting and budget systems to reconcile errors. (Resume(s) must clearly support the required experience to be creditable. We will not make assumptions regarding experience.) 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 West Los Angeles ORD VISN 22 5730 Uplander Way Culver City, CA 90230 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]