Program Support Assistant (OA)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA’s) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Qualifying specialized experience includes performing a full range of administrative support for an office;; Microsoft Office email and spreadsheet systems; retrieving files; maintaining calendars, appointments and schedules; maintaining time and attendance records; coordinates meetings and scheduling conferences; make arrangements for travel; maintain inventory of office and medical supplies and equipment; using automated data processing equipment to generate a variety of reports; typing letters, memos, reports, etc. in final form; customer service; processing incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, and other forms of written communication. NOTE: Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates AND hours worked per week. ~ AND ~ TYPING PROFICIENCY: This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience requirements, you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. Applicants may meet these requirements by self-certifying their proficiency. You should be aware your self-certification of possession of this skill is subject to evaluation and verification. There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level. 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.
The Program Support Assistant position is located in the Neurology Service at the Nashville campus of Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS).The Program Support Assistant provides administrative and technical support to the Neurology department and Staff members. The position includes a broad range of responsibilities and serves as a liaison between the Nashville and Murfreesboro campuses and two academic affiliates.