Time & Leave Clerk

Veterans Health Administration - Department of Veterans Affairs

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2024. Basic Requirements: 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: Performing clerical duties utilizing the knowledge of time and leave regulations, nursing schedules, various pay setting, regular/irregular tours of duty for an organization, utilizing Microsoft software such as Word, Excel and Outlook, dealing with a large number and variety of organization staff at all levels, working effectively with staff in other services, thorough knowledge of the use of a keyboard and adding machine to prepare necessary reports, knowledge of the complex functions of PAID System; and knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and required software. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years of successfully completed education above the high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite is creditable. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Note: Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience Preferred Experience: The ability to demonstrate knowledge of the PAID System and requirements and techniques in carrying out assignments consists of several related tasks . Physical Requirements: Work requires sitting, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending and carrying light weight items such as books and papers. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
The employee assigned to this position is a member of the nursing team. The employee must be aware of the cultural diversity of the patients, family and other members of the health care team. The employee will be employed in the office of the Associate Director Patient Care/ Nursing Service, is responsible for the preparation, input and maintenance of staffing information, and assists with training Nursing Administrators and Nurse Managers on the use of the Paid System.

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