Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

The Administrative Support Assistant (OA) is located in the Nursing Service, at the Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas. The employee performs duties in support of the Associate Director Patient Care Service/Nurse Executive, Inpatient Service Chief, Outpatient Service Chief, Community Living Service Chief, Nurse Managers, Nursing Officers of the Day and Supervisor Administrative Officer. Major duties: Major Duties: Serves in an Administrative support role to the Associate Director of Patient Services/Nurse Executive, Chief of Inpatient Services, Chief of Community Living Service, Chief of Outpatient Services and Supervisory AO. Performs difficult duties using knowledge of complex matters, knowledge of polices and procedures. Timekeeping for Nursing Service Develops new policy statements and reviews for compliance and accuracy. Receives and reviews regulations, directives and memoranda on administrative functions. Oversees a variety of administrative programs. Performs budget oversight for nursing contracts. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Support Assistant (OA)/PD01085A 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 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 period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.