Administrative Officer Job at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration i

Summary The work of the Supervisory Administrative Officer (AO) for the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) is primarily concerned with providing, securing, or negotiating for the resources or services needed to manage and run the Service Line. It involves direct assistance to the MHSL Chief in all areas of responsibility involving the MHSL clinics. Responsibilities The Supervisory AO is the focal point to resolve the administrative needs of the MHSL such as space, supplies, personnel adjustments, workload adjustments, and temporary coverage, expansion of clinical program justifications, data collection, data analysis, etc. Administration will focus on this position for management information, reports, dissemination of information, and the direction of the MHSL's established short term and long-term strategic goals and mission. MAJOR DUTIES ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT/OFFICE ADMINSTRATION - 65 PERCENT The Supervisory AO performs administrative tasks at an independent level that is supportive and contributes to the overall functioning of the MHSL. The Supervisory AO is able to coordinate the large variety of administrative tasks expected of the MHSL direct care providers, support staff, supervisors, program directors and service line chief. The Supervisory AO engages collaboratively with MHSL and other Medical Center staff daily. The Supervisory AO provides consultation and guidance on matters that improve effectiveness, efficiency and access for Veteran to Mental Health services. These matters include but are not limited to assisting MHSL staff to review and analyze data and prepare reports and presentations. The Supervisory AO utilizes organizational skills and reporting mechanisms to develop effective and reproducible systems to manage items such as Task/Action Items and MHSL inventory. The Supervisory AO works effectively with the Quality Management service and other internal stakeholders to operationalize best practices and remain compliant to accrediting bodies. Through the understanding and utilization of systems redesign the Supervisory AO will be able to identify leading and lagging indicators for performance and satisfaction and communicate them regularly. The Supervisory AO serves as the personnel management expert for the MHSL, performing or overseeing the full range of human resources requirements. S/he makes recommendations relating to various personnel policy issues and advises the MHSL Chief and other Supervisors of personnel management matters and problems for clinical and administrative staff. The incumbent provides ongoing guidance and oversight for day-to[1]day administrative operations of the programs. The Supervisory AO assists MS administration with the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) in areas of personnel recruiting, promotion, training, equal opportunity employment, disciplinary action, performance evaluation, terminations, reassignments, and all other human resources related matters. The Supervisory AO provides advice and assistance to supervisors, program directors and staff concerning federal and agency personnel processes and procedures by interpreting human resources regulatory, policy, and procedural requirements. BUDGET AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - 25 PERCENT The Supervisory AO provides budget formulation and/or execution for the MHSL budget; prepares a variety of budget analyses; and maintains budget records. Provides support in budget formulation for all fund control points assigned to the MHSL. Incumbent recommends and advises on budget needs, based upon the analyzing and evaluating historical data, market trends, and medical center priorities, etc. Reviews budget calls and explains schedules and data requirements to MS administration. S/he advises MS administration of the practical and technical aspects of the budget. SUPERVISION - 10 PERCENT Provides technical and administrative supervision of the Secretary, Clinic Coordinator, and Supervisory MSA within the service line. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignment, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion or reassignment to such positions. Identifies development and training. Find ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards for subordinates Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: AD- HOC. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD031950 and PD031951 Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/05/2024. 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. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS09.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 and/or education as described below: To qualify for the GS-341-11 based on specialized experience: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent for this position. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant 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 the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. At the GS-11 full performance level, the incumbent demonstrates: Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature; (2) Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations; (3) Ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques; (4) Skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures; (5) Ability to analyze data and make conclusions and recommendations to leadership; (6) Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products. Thorough knowledge of the mission, organization, and program requirements of health care delivery systems, the VA system in general, and the VAMC Manchester in particular. Knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, methods, techniques and skills, such as team building, leadership and facilitation. Knowledge of office practices specifically used in the functioning of MHSL clinics. The incumbent demonstrates the ability to direct calls from patients, separating emergent from non[1]emergent situations and directing patients to appropriate areas for assistance and resolution. Ability to analyze problems and present both written and oral communications taking into full consideration a wide range of factors and requirements which affect the management of the health care delivery system. Ability to listen well, writes with clarity, and speaks effectively to small and large groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective personal relationships, which involve the patients, their families as well as clinical and administrative staff. Skills in handling patient problems as they arise for a quick and satisfying resolution. The incumbent seeks solutions to staff problems as well as acting as liaison between various parties. Interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships both within and outside the agency. Skill in handling sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion and ability to exercise good judgement. Knowledge and skills in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; skill in conducting detailed analyses of program functions and work processes; and interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations. To qualify for the GS-201-09 based on specialized experience: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent for this position. At the GS-341-9/11: The incumbent will serve in a developmental assignment to provide the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the full range of duties as described in the target position description, PD#9-03195-0, Administrative Officer GS-341-11. The incumbent will perform the duties outlined in the target grade position description, but will operate under closer supervision and will not be expected to demonstrate the same level of subject matter mastery. The supervisor will provide instructions and/or training in the performance of assigned duties, particularly for those duties that are new, unfamiliar, and relatively complex. Work will be reviewed during and after completion to evaluate: adequacy of methods, procedures, and results; ability to apply skills and knowledge to routine and non-routine assignment; and adherence to basic policy and instructions. To qualify for the GS-341-11 based on education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. To qualify for the GS-201-09 based on education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LLB. or J.D., if related. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university meets the requirements for positions at GS-7 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Qualifying coursework includes: Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, or comparable major of study. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. To qualify for the GS-341-9/11 based on combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. When crediting education that requires Education You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Financial Management - Human Capital Management - Contract Formation - Administration and management - Veteran and Customer focus 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: No special physical exertion is required. The work is primarily performed while sitting though some work may require periods of standing. The regular and recurring work of the position involves sitting at a desk, conferences, meetings, etc., and occasional visits to activity work sites. Occasional use of automobile and public conveyances 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/. There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.