Administrative Assistant/Officer

This developmental position, located in the Patient Care Services Administration Office at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, is a career ladder structure to the full performance level of Administrative Officer, GS-0341-09. The primary purpose of this position is to work with the Executive Assistant and Deputy Associate Director, Patient Care Services and serve as the service subject matter expert in all clinical administrative and human resource needs. Major duties: Manages schedules at multiple levels within the organization. Collaborates with the multiple disciplines of staff to prepare education, training, and support materials to promote compliance and understanding. Recommends changes in administrative policies. Uses a variety of computer applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Analyzes problem areas and recommends adjustments to improve existing policy or procedure to achieve desired results. Processes all employee proficiencies and collaborates with leadership to ensure timely submission of proficiencies and appraisals. Communicates regularly with national, network and facility staff on resource requirements, budget issues, and other strategic issues. 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-4pm (Tours may vary to include weekends/holidays) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Assistant/Officer/PD047630 and PD047640 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is mostly sedentary, although there is some walking, bending, and lifting. It is sometimes necessary to work at the computer for extended periods of time. The position requires the ability to concentrate with frequent interruptions. 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 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.