Job opening: Administrative Officer
Salary: $60 526 - 78 683 per year
Published at: Sep 30 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position encompasses all aspects of Resource Management Service within the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. The incumbent in this position serves as the executive assistant to the Chief of Resources Management Service and Fiscal Service. The incumbent must have a high degree of analytical ability, personnel management skills, and specialized knowledge and skill in finance, applying Resources Management principles to the planning, execution, and administration services of Resources Management.
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities include:
The incumbent will manage, plan, and/or support committees, boards, and workgroup meetings/conferences for the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Chief Financial Officer as appropriate.
The incumbent analyzes management techniques, processes, and styles for improving organizational effectiveness.
The incumbent works with senior leadership to provide comprehensive support in developing both long-term and short-term policies and plans for the organization by coordinating all program budget needs of Fiscal.
Aids in strategic planning initiatives developing goals and objectives for Fiscal Service and translating these into specific actions.
The incumbent performs and oversees the full range of human resources requirements.
Incumbent works with the service chief and management to formulate, develop and implement policies for Fiscal Service
Responsible for providing management advisory service on all aspects of improving processes within the service.
The incumbent's managerial duties and responsibilities directly and substantially affect Fiscal Service's operation and throughout the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
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#: Administrative Officer/PD113350
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/15/2024.
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Basic Minimum Requirements: Experience and Education Requirements:
GS-09: Below shows the amounts of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard.
Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this Administrative Officer position. Specialized experience includes: Coordinating and monitoring the functions of administrative services within an office; managing budget activities; assisting with contracting functions and managing procurement; assisting with human resources functions to include recruitment, position classification, performance, training, etc.; preparing letters, reports and presentations; retaining procurement records and reconciliations; making space utilization recommendations. 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 . ~OR~
Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
NOTE: This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation ~OR~
Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade (GS-7) may be used to qualify applicant for positions at grades GS-09. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Administration and ManagementAttention to DetailCommunicationsDecision MakingInformation ManagementProblem SolvingReading Comprehension
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: Position involves regular and recurring work; is mostly sedentary; and involves sitting at a desk. The position requires the ability to move from one geographic location of the facility to another; and requires working with a computer screen and keyboard. The employee will spend some time walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs, and carrying some light items. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required.
Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting, possibly shared office. The office will be within the physical structure of the hospital or one of its surrounding structures as well as Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The work area is usually adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel is required to provide support at conferences, work groups, programs, or meetings. Travel may involve the use of private and/or commercial conveyance.
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
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/.
Contacts
- Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
3701 Loop Road East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
US
- Name: D'Andre Flint
- Phone: 404-219-3292
- Email: D'[email protected]
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