Department of Veterans Affairs

Secretary (OA) Job at Department of Veterans Affairs in Leavenworth

Department of Veterans Affairs, Leavenworth, KS, United States, 66048

Summary

This position functions as primary support for the Chief of Staff of the Eastern Kansas Health Care System or as the primary point of contact for the Executive Office for the VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System Leavenworth campus. It also serves as a back-up support for other members of the Executive Leadership team.

This is a temporary detail opportunity (NTE one (1) year); supervisor approval is required (supporting documentation of approval to be uploaded with your application).

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/22/2024 to 12/02/2024

* Salary

$49,793 - $71,684 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 8

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Leavenworth, KS

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

* Appointment type

Detail

* Work schedule

Full-time - Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

* Job family (Series)

* 0318 Secretary

* Supervisory status

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

* Bargaining unit status

* Announcement number

CBSS-12611615-25-JDW

* Control number

820423300

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This job is open to

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration is for VA-Eastern Kansas Health Care System Facility Employees only .

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Duties

VAEKHCS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Responds to Questions from Customer

Handles inquires from Customers including patients, staff, Veterans Service Organizations, etc. on behalf of the Chief of Staff at the Leavenworth Campus concerning a variety of matters. Receives schedules, refers and contacts members of the staff, agency, and persons outside the agency ranging from other government agencies to the general public. Formal clearances are required to manage outside contacts and their impact on programs. A significant amount of time is spent in public contact work because the program/mission of the organization is so interlocked with other organizations and provides accurate advice on procedures, reports, requirements, and other matters necessary to implement the Chief of Staff's policies, directives, and instructions. Provides advisory and technical assistance to patients, administrative staff and professional staff. .

Mail, Correspondence, & Reports

Processes incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication. Handles written correspondence and telephone inquiries, contacting various ancillary services to ascertain status of interpretation and professional staff regarding final disposition of patient matters. Performs the following types of duties: records and prepares meeting minutes and agendas for a variety of boards and/or workgroups, edits letters, composes letters and reports, reviews correspondence for accuracy and completeness, and develops standard or form letters and replies to inquiries. Maintains the Assistant Director's Share Point site.

Provides Administrative Support

Provides administrative support to the Chief of Staff and in doing so works with the AA to the Chief of staff. Accepts work assignments from the Administrative Assistants to the Executive Staff. Processes incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, reports, memoranda, and other forms of written communication. Handles written correspondence and telephone inquiries, contacting various ancillary services to ascertain status of interpretation and professional staff for consultation regarding final disposition of patient matters.

Maintain Appointments, Calendars, & Schedules

Schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, and/or schedules conferences. Provides general calendar maintenance derical services such as maintaining electronic calendars and recording appointments, arranging for meeting and small conference administrative details, or following up on action items with appropriate staff members independently. Independently determines staff that should attend meetings, or represent the organization at conferences. Such decisions are based on knowledge of the manager's views on such issues. Attends meetings, notes commitments made, informs staff of commitments, and arranges for staff to implement commitments during the meetings.

Office Supplies & Equipment

Obtains and monitors the use of services, supplies, or equipment for the Chief of Staff offices. Provides general office supply and equipment support services such as obtaining standard office supplies and services, procuring or justifying the full range of office services, or answering questions concerning policies and procedures related to support/office services. Ascertains the needs of subordinate offices and coordinates the purchase of equipment and services to meet the organization's needs. Studies the various offices to determine usage's and needs and merges needs into one recommendation for the organization as a whole. Subsequently, acquires the equipment and services using procedures to procure, authorize, control, and justify these purchases.

Serves as the ADPAC for staff with direct report to the Chief of Staff.

This position functions the Secretary in the Executive Office.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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, 7:30am - 4:30pm

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD02477-0 and PD10306-0

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

* 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, 12/02/2024.

Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-07: 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.

Time-In-Grade Requirement GS-08: 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-08 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. 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 at GS-07: 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 experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1) Handles inquiries and responds to complex questions from Customers including patients, staff, Veterans Service Organizations, etc. on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) concerning a variety of matters and involving a range of services; 2) Maintains ELT calendars. Schedules appointments, conferences, and/or coordinates meetings. Provides general clerical calendar maintenance services such as maintaining electronic calendars and recording appointments, arranging for meeting and small conference administrative details, or following up on action items with appropriate staff members independently; and 3) Serves as an ADPAC and timekeeper for the ELT. Assists with the onboarding of new staff to include obtaining keys, computers, phones, etc., and ensures timecards are entered and completed in a timely manner.

* Specialized Experience at GS-08: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: 1)Handles inquiries and responds to complex questions from Customers including patients, staff, Veterans Service Organizations, etc. on behalf of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) concerning a variety of matters and involving a range of services; 2) Manages, reviews, responds to, routes, and/or assists in preparing a wide variety of internal and external correspondence including Congressional and White House Hotline inquiries; 3) Maintains ELT calendars. Schedules appointments, conferences, and/or coordinates meetings. Provides general clerical calendar maintenance services such as maintaining electronic calendars and recording appointments, arranging for meeting and small conference administrative details, or following up on action items with appropriate staff members independently; 4) Serves as an ADPAC and timekeeper for the ELT. Assists with the onboarding of new staff to include obtaining keys, computers, phones, etc., and ensures timecards are entered and completed in a timely manner. 5) Responsible for obtaining and monitoring the use of services, supplies, or equipment for the Executive Leadership offices. Provides general office supply and equipment support services such as obtaining standard office supplies, services, and/or equipment.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

* Computer Skills

* Customer Service

* Manages Resources

* Writing

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: Work is sedentary.

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/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.

* WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.*

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

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* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

* Resume

* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

* Requesting a copy of your most recent performance appraisal*

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

* Cover Letter

* DD-214/ Statement of Service

* Disability Letter (Schedule A)

* Disability Letter (VA)

* License

* Other (1)

* PCS Orders

* Performance Appraisal

* Professional Certification

* Resume

* Separation Notice (RIF)

* SF-15

* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

* Transcript

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

* Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

* An SF-50 showing 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

* Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

* Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:

* Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

* Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or

* SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

* How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12611615.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Agency contact information

Joshua White

Phone 843-577-5011 X201452 Email Joshua.white5@va.gov

Address VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System

2200 SW Gage Blvd

Topeka, KS 66622

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

* Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Financial suitability

* New employee probationary period

* Privacy Act

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Selective Service

* Signature and false statements

* Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

* Resume

* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

* Requesting a copy of your most recent performance appraisal*

* Cover Letter

* DD-214/ Statement of Service

* Disability Letter (Schedule A)

* Disability Letter (VA)

* License

* Other (1)

* PCS Orders

* Performance Appraisal

* Professional Certification

* Resume

* Separation Notice (RIF)

* SF-15

* SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

* Transcript

SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility):

* Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

* Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

* Examples of appropriate SF-50's include:

* Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or

* Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or

* SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

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How to Apply

* Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information

Joshua White

Phone 843-577-5011 X201452 Email Joshua.white5@va.gov

Address VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System

2200 SW Gage Blvd

Topeka, KS 66622

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

* Criminal history inquiries

* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

* Financial suitability

* New employee probationary period

* Privacy Act

* Reasonable accommodation policy

* Selective Service

* Signature and false statements

* Social security number request

* Email

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

11/22/2024 to 12/02/2024

* Salary

$49,793 - $71,684 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 7 - 8

* Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

* Leavenworth, KS

* Remote job

* Telework eligible

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

* Appointment type

Detail

* Work schedule

Full-time - Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

* Job family (Series)

* 0318 Secretary

* Supervisory status

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

* Credentialing

* Suitability/Fitness

* Financial disclosure

* Bargaining unit status

* Announcement number

CBSS-12611615-25-JDW

* Control number

820423300

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/820423300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.