Administrative Officer

The individual will serve as an Administrative Officer (AU) in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (ASPS) Line at the Birmingham VAMC, including outlying CBOCs. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Administrative Officer for ASPS and is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all ASPS administrative programs. Major duties: The Administrative Officer at this GS-9 developmental level will perform administrative, human resources management, program analysis, office support, and some budgetary functions.Duties include, but are not limited to: Oversees and facilitates the administrative management for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. Independently develops, plans, issues, and implements procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters. Analyzes and evaluates problems, makes recommendations, and devises solutions to systems administration, training management, publication management, and data management within the division. Designs and implements policies, and procedures to manage administrative and personnel related functions. Reviews and evaluates guidance on various functions and procedures, identifies problem areas, and implements or recommends actions to improve procedures and increase efficiency, eliminate problems and conform to policy requirements. Participates in regular meetings with leadership and other senior to address administrative management issues, resolve problems, and provide recommendations for correcting or improving processes and programs. Compile's information prepares administrative reports for management briefing and sharing with work groups. Takes independent action to secure the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements. Keeps informed of JC, VHA, CDC, OSHA, etc. regulations and requirements. Provide professional and clerical advice, support and assistance to all customers with a view to accomplish the mission of ASPS and the Medical Center. Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc only Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD106400 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. 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.