The Incumbent is responsible for daily duties of an administrative and operational support nature, including knowledge of computer systems, regulations, directives, and local policies; and provides administrative support to the Chief of EMS as directed. This includes, but not limited to, reports for submission to facility level groups to include Executive Assistants, Executive Officers, boards, committees, and sub-committees. EMS is a multiple layered organization with many functions and work processes.
The incumbent provides administrative support to assist in maintaining effective service operational functionality and guidance to staff on administrative, clerical and procedural requirements and instructions, and assists in solving problems to which existing guidelines can be applied.
The incumbent types and prepares changes in tours-of-duty and assignments when applicable. Maintains records and controls lockers assigned to all staff throughout the medical center.
Assist in preparing a wide variety or recurring and nonrecurring reports, correspondence and other documents, of the Environmental Management Service Sanitation, Waste management, Pest Control and Textile care programs such as Quality Assurance data reports, correspondence and other documents and reviews and finalizes correspondence/ documents prepared by others handwritten or electronic drafts. Consolidates and finalizes information for various reports in accordance with established procedures.
Collects data/information and prepares routine correspondence and/or assists in preparation of reports on his/her own initiative to relieve Administrative Officer (AO) or designated section chief /of this responsibility. Proofread/edit correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and forma. Returns incorrect material prepared by others with appropriately marked version.
Collects and prepares all requested data and supporting information for Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) purposes, Office of Inspector General (IG) Teams or other governing/investigational groups to the Medical Center. Internally, is delegated authority to represent Environmental management Service singularly, or as a team member, for various audits throughout the Medical Center such as, Quality Assurance committees and designated as Education representative for the service.
Review and process incoming and outgoing correspondence, memorandum, procedures, materials, publications, regulations, request for information from operating elements of the Medical Center, and VHA directives. Screens incoming mail to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to the other services/clinics/offices, or handled personally.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD092980
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not required
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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.
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
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Note: Evidence of experience, must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Please provide such documentation on your application or resume. Also, please provide work experience information such as hours per week and starting/ending dates of employment (month and year format) to establish one (1) full year of experience. The requirement for this proof is specified in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/22/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11964332.
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Documents Accepted:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
ALL US CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 005) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
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