Podiatrist (Deputy Chief of Staff)

The Deputy Chief of Staff is aligned under the Chief of Staff and plays a crucial role in supporting the Chief of Staff and enhancing the efficiency of the office.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. 1. Assisting with Day-to-Day Operations: The Deputy Chief of Staff will oversee daily operations and ensure that urgent matters are addressed promptly, allowing the Chief of Staff to focus on strategic initiatives. 2. Leading Specific Areas: The Deputy Chief of Staff will be assigned specific areas of responsibility, such as policy implementation, project management, or interdepartmental coordination. 3. Facilitating Communication: The Deputy Chief of Staff will act as a liaison between the Chief of Staff and other departments, promoting effective communication and collaboration across the organization. 4. Managing Special Projects: The Deputy Chief of Staff will lead and manage special projects or initiatives assigned by the Chief of Staff, ensuring that they are completed on time and within scope. 5. Supporting Decision-Making: The Deputy Chief of Staff will gather and analyze data to provide comprehensive reports and recommendations, thereby supporting the Chief of Staff in informed decisionmaking processes. 6. Representation: In the absence of the Chief of Staff, the Deputy Chief of Staff will represent the office in meetings and other official functions, ensuring continuity and consistency in leadership. The creation of the Deputy Chief of Staff position is expected to yield several significant benefits for the organization, including: - Timely Responses: With a dedicated Deputy Chief of Staff, the organization can achieve faster and more effective responses to emerging issues and crises. - Enhanced Leadership Focus: The Chief of Staff will be able to concentrate on strategic priorities, while the Deputy Chief of Staff manages specific operational areas. - Improved Efficiency: The division of responsibilities will lead to more streamlined operations, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing overall organizational performance. - Increased Capacity for Innovation: With additional leadership support, the organization will have greater capacity to undertake innovative projects and initiatives, driving continuous improvement. Other Duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Auhtorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. 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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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/.