Administrative Officer

The Administrative Officer (AO) will act as an extension of the Chief, Community Care Service. The AO develops and directs all administrative functions of Community Care as it relates to the services/ departments that Community Care Service collaborates with throughout the facility.

Major Duties: Strategic Planning and Policy Integration Participates in the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans and policies for Community Care systems and operations. Ensures integration of internal administrative and clinical policies with regulatory and accrediting requirements, other VISN Medical Centers, and community expectations. Collaborates with service lines to develop and execute strategic business plans, annual budgets, and resource allocations. Program Knowledge, Compliance, and Regulatory Oversight Maintains comprehensive knowledge of VAMC operations, Community Care programs, and all Directives and Laws governing Community Care delivery. Monitors performance, determines priorities, and ensures issues are brought to closure when exercising delegated authority. Analytics, Evaluation, and Problem-Solving Designs analytical methods and detailed study procedures for ongoing assessment of Community Care programs. Exercises independent, creative judgment in addressing complex issues, developing management options, and validating the completeness and accuracy of proposals. Governance, Committees, and Cross-System Collaboration Serves on major management committees and special task forces addressing resource utilization, internal controls, and operational areas impacting Community Care. Collaborates with all services across the Medical Center, CBOCs, and VISN staff and may lead or conduct independent assessments to support proposal development. Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations Interacts frequently with VAMC leadership, VISN and VA Central Office officials, Congressional and State offices, Community officials, and other VAMC personnel to stay current on Community Care projects, monitor progress, and determine priorities. Executive and Administrative Support to Chief of CCS Utilizes a broad range of management skills to support the administrative and managerial responsibilities of the Chief of Community Care Services (CCS). Performs significant delegated administrative duties of the Chief across all areas supervised by CCS. 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 Telework: This position may be available for Ad hoc telework per supervisor approval. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD94175 and PD94176 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. The work is primarily sedentary, some slight physical effort may be required. Some occasional travel may be 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, 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/.