Administrative Officer

The Administrative Officer is located in the Community Care Office at James H. Quillen VAMC (JHQVAMC), Mountain Home, TN. The Administrative Officer provides administrative support by directing and coordinating the administrative, operational, and planning activities within the service. Major duties: Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Development and implementation of policies and procedures for the service. Recognizes the need for new policies and brings such needs to the attention of the Chief and Assistant Chief. Oversee a variety of administrative programs, including handling of Congressional inquiries, White House Hotline requests, VACO, and VISN suspense's, leave and premium pay approvals, awards, publication and forms management, records management, equipment and space requests, and hiring and administrative changes. Coordinates activities and performs analytical work associated with CC such as consults, authorizations, payments, scheduling, and Veteran's Care Agreements in accordance with Department of Veteran's Affairs mission, regulations, directives and MC policies. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:30pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD605970 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): 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.