Administrative Officer

This position is a career ladder to pd# 564-03146-O, Administrative Officer, GS-0341-09 dated October 15, 2020. The employee will serve in a developmental assignment to provide the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the full range of routine and non-routine assignments at the Full Performance Level. This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO), Engineering Service, Fayetteville, AR.

The Position Description (PD) associated with this position is currently undergoing a classification consistency review in accordance with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidelines. This process ensures that similar positions across the VA and federal government are classified consistently based on duties and responsibilities. As a result of this review, the final job title, occupational series, and/or grade level may be adjusted, including the possibility of a lower grade if the duties support that determination. If this occurs, selections will be notified and given the opportunity to accept or decline the revised offer. If a downgrade occurs after entry on duty, prior pay may be subject to overpayment review and potential debt; you will be notified of any determination and your rights. Duties: Interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing local policies, defining administrative requirements. Manages, prepares, edits and guides the writing of correspondence with persons or groups within and outside the organizations. Creates an annual training plan for supervisors to develop management knowledge, skills, and abilities. Oversees the personnel management program for Engineering Service, including matters involving recruitments, promotions, awards, position classification, training, & disciplinary actions. Oversees the budget formulation and management for Engineering Service and preparation of a variety of budget analyses and maintenance of budget records. Manages use of purchase cards. Shares oversight responsibility with the Chief for performance appraisal and merit pay programs, manages Incentive Award budget with recommendations to the Chief Engineer Participates with management in defending the budget before senior level management. Manages suspense items from VACO, VISN16, and the Director's Office for high priority matters affecting health care system operations. Maintains system for recording and tracking assigned responders and due dates for replies. Monitors timekeeping exceptions, ensures corrective measures are taken, assists timekeepers or supervisors to enforce policy to ensure requirements are met. Skilled in oral and written communication to effectively deal with interactions with officials within the service and without, to include Congressional Offices. 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 8:00am-4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. 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/PD032770 and PD031460 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Pending Approval 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: Pre-employment examination is required. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Incumbent will drive to other facilities within VHSO; current driver's license is required. Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. 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, 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/.