Administrative Officer

The Administrative Officer is located within the Anesthesiology service and is responsible for analysis and reporting for a variety of operational issues and actively participates in strategic planning for the healthcare system activities.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Apply a broad and intensive knowledge of general principles of administration and management and specific and thorough knowledge of VHA, VISN 16, and GVSMVAMC policies, procedures, practices, and precedents. Advises the Chief on all administrative matters including financial management, staffing recommendations, equipment space allocation, and policy and is responsible for identifying and resolving complex problems related to health care system operations. Develops and implements a service Emergency Preparedness Plan (Disaster Plan) in compliance with pertinent directives and credentialing requirements. Develops regular reports and presentations, including Service Level Budget, service Strategic P l an , Strategic Optimization Committee Report, and others as requested by the Executive Leadership Team. Coordinates the educational efforts including patient and staff education. Coordinates efforts to develop and maintain a Performance Improvement (PI) Program responsive to expectations driven by recognized internal and external performance measures. Serves as ElL Official for the service for all non -expendable property of Anesthesiology Service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD843850 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. 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 Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required. 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/.