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Administrative OfficerDepartment of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationColumbia VA Health Care SystemOverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/21/2019 to 11/08/2019
##### Service
Competitive
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 9
##### Salary
$51,440 to $66,868 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Columbia, SC 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe Administrative Officer (AO) for Environmental Management Service
(EMS) at the Columbia VA Health Care System, Columbia, SC will
perform all aspects of administrative planning and support and
oversee the programs and services provided by EMS; Plans and
administers programs and functions for multi-faceted Service. The AO
will contact persons inside and outside the agency representatives
of vendors and consultants in a moderately unstructured setting.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesThe incumbent will serve as the Environmental Management Service
Representative to Human Resources Management Service on all
personnel issues requiring a substantial practical knowledge of
Title 5 employee relations. The incumbent will manage the personnel
management program for the organization, performing or overseeing
the full range of human resources requirements. The incumbent will
perform the full range of personnel administration for the Service
with varied functions and activities. The incumbent must be
knowledgeable of budget formulation and execution principles. The
incumbent must be able to research trends and patterns to develop
new methods, criteria, or to propose new policies. The incumbent
must be knowledgeable in the administrative specialty to include:
budget development and execution, personnel and manpower management,
procurement processes, as well as, providing technical expertise in
the areas of customer assistance. The incumbent will plan and
administer programs and functions for multi-faceted Service.
Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm. Tour of duty may
change based on agency needs.
Compressed/Flexible: Not available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/544-01920-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not requiredTravel RequiredOccasional travel - May require occasional travel 20 percent.Supervisory statusNoPromotion Potential9
#### Job family (Series)
0341 Administrative Officer- RequirementsConditions 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
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements
by the closing date of this announcement, 11/08/2019.Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 employees of the Columbia VA Health
Care System presently appointed under an Excepted Appointment
(appointed without time limit and have at least one (1) year of
continuous service) may apply for this vacancy in accordance with
the VA and OPM Interchange Agreement, reference VA Handbook 5005,
Part III, Appendix C.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. 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.You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as
described below:
- Specialized Experience: 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
includes: Coordinating and monitoring the functions of
administrative services within an office; managing budget
activities; assisting with contracting functions and managing
procurement; assisting with human resources functions to include
recruitment, position classification, performance, training,
etc.; preparing letters, reports and presentations; retaining
procurement records and reconciliations; knowledge of all
hospital administrative principles, theories and practices.
OR,
- 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 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate
education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
- Budget Administration
- Change Management
- Communications
- Computer Skills
- Contract Administration
- Contract Formation
- Human Capital Management
- Labor Relations
- Quality AssuranceExperience 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: The work is primarily sedentary, although
some slight physical effort may be required.Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately
lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel
20 percent.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/.EducationA 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:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional informationVA 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.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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal
employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or
active duty uniformed military service. 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.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.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility
requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other
Candidate Definitions document.If you are unable to apply online view the following link for
information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceOtherDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application
Package which includes:
Resume (please ensure that you include the month and year for
each period of employment). If Federal employment, please
include the grade level of the position.
Copy of latest (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel
Action, to document status as a current, permanent Columbia VA
Health Care employee. Applicants will be rated ineligible for
consideration if not submitted.
Copy of transcripts if using education as any part of
qualifications (unofficial is sufficient).
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
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- TranscriptSF-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.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyAll 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
11/08/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire
click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10619515.
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.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). HCP are individuals
who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where
patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients 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 facilities. HCP include all VA
licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and
unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee
basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers,
and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to
receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a
face mask throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationKrystal ConniePhone803-776-4000 [email protected] VA Health Care System
6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce 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
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549309400. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Vacancy caducado!