Administrative Officer

To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the below requirements: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in Federal Service that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of an Administrative Officer GS-11. Specialized experience is providing administrative support; analyzing and evaluating issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations in the administrative department; applying the knowledge of clinical administrative laws, regulations, and policies; providing personnel management services; overseeing contract and procurement work; assembling budget forecasts and managing funds; and formulating administrative directives and procedures. NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented in your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. – or – Education: You may substitute education for specialized experience if you have successfully completed three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) related to this position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. – or – Combination: Equivalent combination of successfully completed higher level graduate education and specialized experience, as described above, may also be qualifying. NOTE: Your experience must be documented in your resume and transcripts are required. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Analytical Thinking Communications Computer Skills Database Management Systems IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort 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/.
This position is located within the Medical Care Service Line (MCSL) at the VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. The position directs and coordinates the administrative, operational, and planning activities within the service.