Administrative Officer – Federal government of the United States

Title of the Job: Administrative Officer

Location: Florida

Job Description: SummaryThe position serves as the Administrative Officer for Sterile Processing Service (SPS), located at Bay Pines VA Health Care System (BPVAHCS) and supported catchment area. The position has administrative responsibility, accountability, and oversight for SPS programs and activities across the full jurisdiction of the health care system.OverviewOpen & closing dates11/25/2024 to 12/02/2024Salary$59,966 – $77,955 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9LocationRemote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—Ad hoc: As determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential9Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCARZ-12618886-25-ALControl number820736300This job is open toVideosDuties***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***Major Duties:

• Assists in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies and performs a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports.
• Reviews documents, reports, and/or applications for omissions and inconsistencies, and ensures data entry is complete and accurate.
• Enters pertinent information into an automated tracking system and maintains automated system of program-specific data to track suspense’s on items such as project milestones, progress reports, funding accomplishments, compliance strategies.
• Serves as the contracting officer’s representative (COR) for all Peri-operative and SPS associated contracts and manages equipment lifecycle replacement plan, and associated budget and funding requests.
• Maintains the appointment calendar, schedules appointments, reminds supervisor/staff members of the subject matter prior to the meeting and makes administrative arrangements as required.
• Justifies and requests replacements for outdated equipment by identifying the outdated equipment, gathering relevant information on office equipment, or requesting office equipment for own work area.
• Provides for the maintenance of data related to the budget and expenditure estimates in order to provide the best possible patient care within the allotted budget.
• Advises on fund shortages, overtime expenditures, and makes recommendations regarding funding or program adjustments to promote program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Participates in annual budget planning and implementation for the section programs; monitors and tracks the program budget throughout the fiscal year.
• Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes to support process improvement plans and goals for the entire service.
• Performs all duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Telework: 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.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary and is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 40 pounds) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching, and pulling or pushing carts occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets.
• 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

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications Requirements:
For GS-9:
Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of (GS-7) in Federal service. Specialized experience is possessing a broad range of administrative policies and regulations applicable to the administration of a complex clinical support service across a healthcare system; possessing a wide variety of administrative management areas (i.e., budget, finance, equipment property, and facility space requirements etc.). ORPossess 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) ORPossess a Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level. To 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. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at .EducationIMPORTANT: A full 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: . 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: .Additional informationReceiving Service Credit for 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.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 at .

• Benefits

A 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. .

Company Name: Federal government of the United States

Salary: $59966 – 77955 per year

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