Administrative Officer

Quick Facts

• Position: Administrative Officer (Business Office)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:30PM (not virtual)

• Work mode: On-site; requires physical mobility to visit multiple on-site and off-site locations as needed

Description

The Administrative Officer works under the Business Office, exercising independent and creative judgment to develop options and ensure staff proposals are complete and implementation actions are identified.

The role supports major management committees and task forces, collaborating with Health System Specialists, associated CBOCs, and VISN/VA staff, and may lead independent assessments to validate the need for new proposals.

The officer recommends administrative methods and procedures for inclusion in policy and helps ensure quality management and compliance follow-up for HAS-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine administrative options for complex issues and ensure proposal completeness

• Serve on management committees and special task forces (resource utilization, internal controls, operational areas)

• Collaborate with Health System Specialists across the Medical Center, associated CBOCs, and VISN staff

• Lead or conduct independent assessments for new program/proposal needs

• Interact with VAMC management, VISN and VA Central Office officials, and other stakeholders to set priorities, monitor performance, and help bring issues to closure

• Recommend administrative methods and procedures for Service/medical center policy inclusion

• Consult with management on operations interrelated with other services

• Assist in creating/developing new programs and policies

• Ensure quality management and compliance documentation and appropriate follow-up actions for HAS activities

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete all required application steps, including an online assessment

• Selective Service registration required for eligible males

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement (or approved exemption)

• Primarily sedentary work with occasional mobility for on-site/off-site visits to support problem solving and access to locations

• Meet GS-09 or GS-11 qualification standards by the closing date through specialized experience, education, or a qualifying combination (transcripts required when qualifying by education)

Benefits

Federal government benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position.