Administrative Officer

This position is located in the Office of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Line (PLMS) and serves as an advisor, analyst and planner for the delivery of administrative and clinical laboratory processes, operational workflows and staffing aspects of the department and exercises ultimate responsibility for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and recommendations for ongoing operations within the PLMS. Major duties: Frequently meets with Service Line Executive, Business Manager and Laboratory Manager advising them on issues that affect the delivery health care in the PLMS Analyze problems that are unique to the VA System with its broad program missions, complex administrative management problems, rapid and fluctuation in various programs priorities and requirements Contributes to top management policy and decision making processes of significant importance to the operation of various sections PLMS Leads in administering programs, concerning such matters as equal employment opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management Establishes HR, Equipment and Space Policy for the unique and/or complex organization Certification of all time and attendance for the service and the administration of the fee basis staff, residents, and professional clinical and administrative staff Submission of procurement packages to contracting through eCMS Administration of PLMS Service's travel and outside activities for remuneration by both full-time and part-time physicians, ensuring that regulations and procedures are followed. Preparation and processing of Professional Standards Board actions, proficiency ratings, promotions, and personnel actions Compliance with legal requirements in regard to licensure, credentialing and privileging, and hiring non-citizen physicians Initiating and responding to administrative correspondence, including Patients, Staff, and Congressional correspondence Development and implementation of policies established by the Service Line Executive, Business Manger and/or Laboratory Manager Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm (subject to change based on facility needs) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD04199-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements: 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 The work is generally sedentary to include working and sitting at a desk and computer terminal. There will be physical demands such as walking, stooping, bending, standing, sitting, tilting, reaching, etc. and some lightly physical effort that may be required. This involves walking to an extent to meet the demands required by personal contacts and attendance at meetings. There is carrying of medium to light loads such as office supplies, folders, computer equipment, records and files, medical records, medical equipment, etc. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.