Program Support Assistant

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/21/2024. 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-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. 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. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized includes: Collecting and analyzing data and statistical information and preparing reports based on analysis; utilizing office automation programs and software to create reports, spreadsheets, and complete assignments; develops graphs and charts to display trending and tracking patterns, scheduling appointments and coordinating meetings; coordinating the distribution of documents for review and signature by various stakeholders; composing correspondence, reviewing and editing for completeness, and distributing information to targeted audience. Preferred experience in developing an agenda, recording meeting minutes and formatting policies. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical Thinking Attention to Detail Computer Skills Customer 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: The work is predominately sedentary in nature with some walking, bending, carrying books, binders or files. Intense concentration is needed when performing all aspects of work to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Work Environment: The majority of the work is performed in an office setting; however, the incumbent will frequently use meeting room space and may visit all areas of the medical center as part of routine work. The work involves everyday risks and discomforts typical of offices and meeting rooms. Infrequent travel may be required. 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/.
The incumbent is responsible for assisting with the organization, coordination, implementation and ongoing management of the Infection Prevention Program within the Department of Quality, Safety and Value (QSV), located within the St. Cloud VA Health Care System in St. Cloud, MN.