Administrative Officer

This position is based at the Asheville VA Medical Center (VAMC), part of the Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The position reports directly to the Chief, Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service, serving as the Administrative Officer and providing comprehensive administrative support to all GEC Service program areas, including the Community Living Center (CLC).

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Directly involved in both long and short-range planning and policies for the GEC Service. Provides information and participates in annual management reviews, management briefings, and personnel management reviews. May attend meetings as the alternate or designee for the Chief, GEC to provide continuity. In these instances, obtains the information provided and gives timely feedback to the Chief, GEC and other relevant staff members to ensure smooth operation of the Service. Provides technical and administrative supervision to administrative support staff. Conducts periodic performance reviews; performance coaching and mentoring; assigns work operationalizes personnel management policies by translating organizational objectives into individual assignments, performance goals, and monitoring staff progress in alignment with Personnel Management standards. Schedules and approves leave. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD502510 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.