Total 412 research officer job vacancies in The United States of America

The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
• Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;
• Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;
• Obtains search and arrest warrants;
• Arrests violators;
• Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
• Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;
• Performs traffic control; and
• Assists citizens in emergency situations;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Compressed/Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary. The position is a rotating position to include nights. The employee would work three 12 shifts one week, four the next with every other weekend off.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Police Officer/PD99925A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Notifications:

• This position is covered by a special rate.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to other VA campuses and CBOC's.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• This position is a AFGE Bargaining Unit position.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.

Starting at $41,093 Per Year (GS 5-6)

• Provides advice and guidance to Police Service management officials and staff;
• Directs and supervises a variety of security and law enforcement assignments and projects performed on VA departmental property;
• Oversees policing activity and preliminary and/or supplemental investigation of crimes, interviewing victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects;
• Coordinates, oversees and provides security and assistance to Veterans, patients, employees, contractors, volunteers, affiliates, and visitors entering VA facilities;
• Protects high value assets from theft, intentional damage and unauthorized removal of government property;
• Performs various law enforcement and administrative functions throughout the department;
• Ensures law enforcement and security program policy, procedures and operational compliance;
• Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work;
• Oversees human resource activities such as recruitment of vacancies; preparing, conducting and reviewing performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action; identifies and conducts specific training; approves and monitors leave requests;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress;
• Makes independent decisions to take, direct and coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Conducts and/or coordinates long- and short-term investigations;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Compressed/Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Police Officer/PD99814S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

Duties include but not limited to:

• Leads a team of Police Officers and other administrative staff. Directs day-to-day lead policing operations and non-lead policing assignments.
• Assigns, distributes, reviews, approves, and disapproves employees' assignments. Monitors and reviews the status and progress of the work and makes workload adjustments to ensure the workload is balanced.
• Refers to supervisor questions or matters not covered by standards and problems in meeting performance standards.
• Makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies.
• Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems that come up.
• Provides input on performance rating and any disciplinary action (to include removal) of PS employees.
• Participates in the selection of staff as requested by the supervisor; provides or coordinates staff training, either during shift briefing or designated training days.
• Estimates and reports on expected timelines for completed work, maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended and prepares various reports as required.
• Coaches and mentors current and new employees to ensure employees obtain the necessary training to be productive.
• Approves leave for a few hours or for emergencies as designated by the supervisor.
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers more complex complaints to the supervisor.
• Performs or coordinates services routinely at all segments of VA facilities located over large geographical areas, some of which may be in different states, counties, municipalities, or townships.
• Provides leadership in protecting Veterans, volunteers, and others on Departmental property, U.S. officials, other individuals, and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations.
• Leads on investigations and personally conducts investigations, apprehensions, or detention of individuals suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the US.
• Receives and reviews reports from staff making revisions as needed before forwarding to the supervisor for final review.
• Provides patrol in vehicles, by foot and/or on a bicycle.

Work Schedule: Full-time; rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Lead Police Officer (Sergeant)/PD99900A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $59,925 Per Year (GS 8)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains contractual relationships with community healthcare providers and support services as necessary. Develops pertinent Statement of Work (SOW), and other documents for the facilities.
• Establishes internal procedures regarding deadlines, progress reports and directives.
• Prepares, edits and archives all official correspondence requiring signature or approval.
• Consistently communicates and treat customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides advice to staff and supervisors regarding human resources procedures, laws, budget, regulations, and policies.
• Prepares calendar for Regional Administrator and participates in the EOC rounds for the facilities.
• Develops space requests and coordinates movement.
• Acts as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to manage procurement and contracting functions for the department.
• Identifies, analyzes, and make recommendations to resolve problems in the clinic area.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD082190
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Performs various law enforcement and administrative functions throughout the department;
• Manages, supervises and coordinates the Police Service law enforcement activities for a designated assigned area;
• Serves as a watch commander or administrative lieutenant at the geographic area level;
• Conducts inspections of personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures;
• Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work;
• Oversees human resource activities such as recruitment of vacancies; preparing, conducting and reviewing performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action; identifies and conducts specific training; approves and monitors leave requests;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress
• Makes independent decisions to take, direct and coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Designated Drug-Testing Position: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

Work Schedule: Full-time - 0600-1800 and 1800-0600 to including holidays and weekends.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Police Officer/PD99828S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive: This occupation is currently approved for a Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) through 10/5/2024. Candidate may be eligible for a pro-rated CSI amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

WORK SCHEDULE: Compressed/Flexible Schedule. Candidates must be willing to work weekends, irregular work hours and extended hours if determined by the needs of the service. Furthermore, candidates must be willing to be placed, detailed, or temporarily assigned to other related services and/or locations, if necessary.

DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: 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. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license.

FIREARM REQUIREMENT: VA Police Officers are required to carry agency-approved firearms while on duty on VA property. Officers must achieve and maintain qualification/certification with the agency-approved firearms as condition of gaining and continuing employment as a Police Officer. Applicants must be able to possess firearms under the terms of the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended (18 U.S.C. 922(g)(9).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as running, frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, and carrying items weighing over 50 pounds. It requires stamina, physical agility, dexterity, and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain persons who are often uncooperative, assaultive, and/or armed.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work involves both moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment The work is performed in settings in which there is regular and recurring exposure to moderate to severe discomforts and unpleasantness, such as high temperatures in confined spaces, high temperatures due to mandatory protective personal equipment, or adverse weather conditions during extended periods of traffic and patrol duties. The work involves moderate risk requiring exercise of safety precautions when working around hazardous materials such as toxic gases, explosives, infectious biological materials, and others that pose a moderate risk of exposure.

Starting at $59,397 Per Year (GS 9)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):EDRP Authorized Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic is responsible for the overall clinical, administrative, and programmatic operations of the Medical Services. Medical Services at AKAKA include Primary Care, Specialty Care, Mental Health, Geriatrics, Rehab, Radiology, Pharmacy, and Dental. The position is located in Kapolei, Hawaii. The incumbent reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff and serves as a key clinical resource for the Health System Leadership.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the management and oversight of clinical and administrative operations
• Responsible for timely completion of all program evaluations and documents required by the Medical Center, VISN, and VACO, ensuring compliance with appropriate bodies (such as The Joint Commission) and monitoring entities as appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates, and ensures high quality, timely, patient centered care through utilization of multiple quality measurement tools.
• Plans initiatives and develops programs in collaboration with other services to ensure
  coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and enhancement of cost effectiveness.
• Represents the Medical Staff and actively participates on committees, task forces, and other
  groups at the Medical Center and affiliates to assist in policy changes. This may be done via
  conference calls, electronic mail, and face to face meetings.

Starting at $130,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Plans, directs, coordinates and manages the functions, work operations and activities of the
  Outpatient Clinic.
• Administrative Management for the Plano Outpatient Clinic Operations
• Reviews current and proposed policy, operations and procedures and organizes and establishes program evaluation activities.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing community relationships with local community organizations, volunteer groups, inter-service, local state and national agencies, private and government accreditation agencies and universities.
• Develops and submits annul budget.
• Determines program needs to support positive accomplishments of an effective utilization of resources as related to budget, staffing, equipment, contractual services, and physical facility needs.

Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized/PD093770
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $89,848 Per Year (GS 12)

The duties of the Administrative Officer for Social Work Service include, but are not limited to:

• Applying new policies, providing advice on requirements, maintaining administrative systems and preparing administrative paperwork
• Planning and conducting management and quality improvement studies and analyses
• Providing advice and assistance to managers and staff concerning Federal and agency human resources processes and procedures
• Keeping managers informed on the status of on-going personnel actions
• Participating with managers in reviewing office needs, plans and goals to develop budget data and justification for review and approval
• Preparing and reviewing purchase orders for supplies and non-expendable property

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM-4:00PM
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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/PD80811A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11)

The Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center serves southwestern West Virginia, southeastern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky. Facilities include our Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, and four community-based outpatient clinics in Lenore and South Charleston in West Virginia, Gallipolis, Ohio and Prestonsburg, Kentucky.

Our primary affiliation is with the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. In addition to our medical residency program with Marshall University, we have more than 30 training programs in over 20 health care fields, including dentistry, optometry, medical laboratory technology, pharmacy, and social work. Partnership with Marshal University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is established to conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA We currently conduct more than 220 active research projects. Major areas of research include:

• Infectious disease
• Autoimmune disorders
• Cardiology
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Schizophrenia
• Hematology
• Surgery
• Oncology

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as Administrative Officer (AO) for the Supply Chain Management Service (SCMS) and is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all SCMS administrative programs. The AO functions as an extension of the Chief/Assistant Chief and SCMS professional staff as well as other service lines in explaining the service policies and assisting staff in implementing them.

Responsibilities of the position include areas of coordination of surveys and reports, performance improvement activities, policy development, budget and financial management, procurement and contracting, statistical and other administrative functions.

Duties include and are not limited to the following:

• Oversee and facilitate administrative management for the service
• Develops plans, issues, and implements procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters.
• Act as the Liaison with human resources office and staff concerning personnel related issues as well as provide advice and assistance to managers and staff concerning agency personnel processes and procedures.
• Participates and assists with the planning for budgeting needs, financial management, budget formulation, justification and execution.
• Provides advice to management as well as managing budget formulation and execution for ta changing budget of administrative expenses involving different funding sources.
• Aids management with preparing procurement requests, evaluating proposals, acting as the COR for procurements and/or Maintaining procurement records.
• Assist in the initiation and preparation of procurements to secure adequate resources to facilitate operations which may included determining appropriate costs , performing cost analysis, soliciting bids, writing sole resource justifications and communicating both orally and in writing with vendors and or contractors.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description/PD#:Administrative Officer / PD99842S
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized
Telework schedules: Not authorized
Virtual work schedules: Not authorized
FLSA: Non Exempt
BU Status: Not Bargaining Unit
Recruitment Incentives: NOT authorized
Relocation Expenses: NOT authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: NOT required
Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses: will not be paid
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized
EDRP Authorized: Not authorized
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
For More Information on Benefits: https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Benefits/EmploymentBenefits
Competitive Federal benefits:

• Job security- Stability
• Career advancement and priority in hiring as a Federal employee
• Federal Retirement
• Survivor Benefits
• Military buy back toward retirement
• Leave Benefits: AL (13-26 days), SL (13 days), Paid Federal Holidays (11 days) , Paid Parental Leave 12 wks.
• FEHB lowest cost
• FEGLI low cost
• Flexible Spending accounts Pre-taxed
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance
• TSP matching 5% and Pre-tax contributions
• Child Care subsidy
• And more…

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

Many of the incumbent's responsibilities are self-initiated or are continuing responsibilities which the incumbent must personally monitor and follow. The AO works in the most complex category (lc) of healthcare facility in the VA system. The VANJHCS is a complex, highly affiliated tertiary referral medical center with a very active research program, serving veterans residing throughout the states of New Jersey, northeastern Pennsylvania, and parts of New York.

The incumbent directs the personnel management for Radiation Oncology, while carrying out the full range of human resources requirements. S/He acts as the liaison with HR concerning personnel-related matters. The incumbent is the technical expert on all HR related actions for the services, and is responsible for projecting staffing needs, writing position descriptions, developing job analyses, and then keeping track of job postings for open positions, reviewing applicant CVs, organizing materials for interviews, scheduling interviews with the selection panel, documenting final selections. The incumbent is the technical expert and is responsible for preparing performance plans and appraisals, completing award requests, keeping track of nursing proficiency reports, drafting OPPEs and FPPEs based on provided raw data, processing training requests, maintaining credentialing data and drafting disciplinary and adverse actions. S/he Informs higher level management of anticipated staffing variances and recommends promotions, reassignments, or other personnel changes such as retention or release of probationary employees, periodic step increases, and recommending recognition of superior performance of the non-physician staff. Recommends appropriate action and suggests appropriate alternatives for staffing of new satellite clinics or initiation of new procedures or programs associated with radiation oncology.

The incumbent is responsible for the budgeting and financial management of Radiation Oncology including budget formulation, justification, and execution. Manages service financial control points, contracts, and agreements. This includes development of annual budget requirements and monitoring and oversight of service expenditures (control points) for personnel and supplies to ensure concurrence of allocated budget and expenditures. Works closely with Medical Center financial staff to ensure appropriate funding for service operations. Manages the employees involved in ordering supplies and then the signing off on the receipt of such supplies and finally makes sure the POs were paid.

Continually reviews funds in FCP throughout year to make sure that they are being debited as appropriate whether on contract or through logistics and informs fiscal when it appears that revisions must be made and monies returned to general facility budget or patient needs exceed budget and requests for more funding must be made. Reviews clinics for accuracy regarding stop codes, profiles, etc. They evaluate and project workload trends as they impact budget, recommending adjustments to bring planned expenditures in line with actual expenditures.

The incumbent manages procurement and contracting for Radiation Oncology. This includes preparing
procurement requests, evaluating proposals for work, acting as a Contracting Officer's Representative
(COR), and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records. Initiates and prepares contracts to secure adequate resources to facilitate operations to include determining appropriate costs, performing cost analysis, soliciting bids, writing sole source justifications, and communicating both orally and in writing with contractors. The incumbent prepares and reviews purchase orders for supplies and non-expendable property such as equipment, to include personal computer hardware and software and other specialized equipment necessary to the effective functioning of Radiation Oncology.

The incumbent represents Chief, Radiation Oncology at medical center meetings, including CEB and
Director's staff when he/she is unable to attend. The incumbent provides for overall administrative management of the Radiation Oncology Service, interprets administrative policies and procedures, develops and/or implements policies, defines administrative requirement and provides advice to top management on related issues. Serves as the direct liaison between Radiation Oncology Service and supportive services such as OI&T and Biomedical Engineering to maintain continued operation of the Radiation Oncology Service.

Other duties are performed as assigned, including coordination of new offsite clinics for follow ups and
consultations at outlying CBOCS trying to utilize free clinic time which may be sporadic but would
provide more convenient locations to veterans for follow up appointments.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD19770O
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $80,769 Per Year (GS 11)

The Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer (ACSCO) is a senior supply chain management (SCM) officer for a VA Health Care System (VA HCS) with multiple sites of care and supported catchment areas, responsible for the development and integration of a cohesive supply chain; supports oversight, guidance, management, and integration of supply chain operations across the organization, including planning and coordination with fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations; operationalizes performance and measurement of logistics functions throughout the VA HCS. The ACSCO serves as the alter ego to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (FCSCO) and is assigned continuing responsibility for managing a major part of the Logistics Service in the SCM program with the direction and opinion of this role having the same authority given to the Service Chief.
Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Oversees, guides, manages and integrates supply chain operations across the organization;
• Plans and coordinates fiscal, acquisition, clinical and administrative operations;
• Establishes, monitors and manages the performance and measurement of logistics functions for all aspects of the supply chain;
• Conducts logistics audits, compliance reviews and program effectiveness/efficiency reviews;
• Manages all activities involved in the supply chain management to include sourcing, procurement and logistics management activities;
• Responsible for linking major business functions and processes within the organization into a cohesive and high performing business model;
• Forecast planning and budget execution for supplies, subsistence, durable medical equipment, medical gases, expendable/non-expendable and capital equipment, inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation and distribution;
• Leads and/or participates in regular meetings, ensuring logistics needs and requirements are being met;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

***A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.

Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Supply Management Specialist (Assistant Chief Supply Chain Officer-CSCO)/PD592730
Recruitment Incentives: Recruitment Incentive Authorized for highly qualified Applicants
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Required.

Starting at $98,496 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Provides direct administrative support and collaboration with other clerical and administrative staff within Chief of Staff Office to support administrative services.
• Coordinates administrative functions with the clinical services which report directly up to the Chief of Staff including but not limited to: Medicine, Medicine Sub-Specialties, Primary Care, Telehealth, Radiology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Social Work, Mental Health, GRECC, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pharmacy, Dental and Research.
• Collaborates with the business operations side of the organization including Finance, Human Resources, Logistics, Environmental Services, Patient Administration Service, etc.
• Assists with organizational, functional and staffing charts; annual budget, overtime requests, incentive awards, fund control points, EIL inventory, and the like.
• Serves on Medical Center special projects, process actions teams, leadership focus groups, etc. as assigned.
• Is responsible for recruitment and interview activities, assisting with the organization of peer review of clinical staff, clinic profiles/set-ups and/or management, data management, retrieval and validation, employee records/files, orientation of new staff, and is the timekeeping official for Time and Attendance.
• Also, drafts and reviews service policies, plans and procedures, reviews and updates the Chief of Staff Office Emergency Preparedness Plan, Fire and Safety Plan, ADP Contingency Plan, etc.

In addition multiple duties related to the following are assigned:

Managers Administration and Management Work - The incumbent will develop and coordinate internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities comply with agency requirements. Incumbent will review, analyze and interpret incoming requests, recommend appropriate action or alternatives based on knowledge of internal operations, agency policies, budgetary constraints and work priorities. Manages administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, and position management.

Administrative Management - Provides for the overall administrative management for the organization. This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing, implementing local policies, and/or providing advice to management on related issues. Performs administrative management requirements for a medium-sized organization with several subdivisions or functions. This includes applying administrative policies, maintaining various systems, and handling travel or other staff requirements.

Program Analysis - The incumbent provides administrative support to ensure compliance with national and VA requirements to include, but not limited to, the Office of the Inspector General, The Joint Commission, and visits by Veteran Service Organizations. Handles requests for information and resolves or assists in resolving a variety of problems. Independently triage the importance of issues, identify key staff as resources, and make prompt decisions on matters, conforming to Service expectations and established regulations. Develops and performs comparison studies on a variety of systems and programs to analyze, identify, and make recommendations regarding the performance and effectiveness of existing programs and processes. Evaluates workload distribution. Reviews directives from higher authorities and advises on potential impact to clinical operations.

Office Automation - Provides administrative support as liaison for the Chief of Staff's office. Manages schedules, makes appointments and coordinates meetings and conferences on behalf of the Chief of Staff. Finalizes correspondence prepared on behalf of the Chief of Staff.

Work Schedule: Day shift: 7:30-4:00 / 8:00-4:30
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 (Chief of Staff Office)/PD101450
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-09 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

Administrative Management:

• Directs the administrative management activities of the service by interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing local policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to management on related issues;
• Serves as the principal advisor on all administrative management matters associated with the Dental Service;
• Participates in strategic planning, program management, and program evaluation and ensures that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of resources;
• Formulates policies and operating procedures, ensuring compliance with VA regulations along with the standards and requirements of various internal and external review bodies;
• Prepares and coordinates the presentation of managerial, financial, and statistical reports;
• Reviews credentialing and clinical privileges for all Dental Service staff and consultants;
• Utilizes a full range of management skills and analytical techniques to address the immediate and future organization needs of the service;
• Decides upon the best source of data, whether computer-generated or manually obtained;
• Organizes and oversees access of care and other accountability mandates or initiatives;
• Ensures consults and encounters are managed and processed according to national and local guidelines.

Personnel Administration and Management Work:

• Serves as point of contact for recruitment/retention awards, compensation, promotions, position classification, performance, leave administration and training;
• Coordinates with the Human Resources Management Service on all matters affecting employee personnel actions, including the recruitment of clinical and nonclinical personnel;
• Serves as the EEO Coordinator for the service, ensuring that EEO policies and programs are supported fairly and uniformly administered within Dental Service;
• Recommends appropriate staffing levels and types of positions needed to provide cost effective manpower utilization that is consistent with program objectives, quality health care, and sound position management;
• Maintains and updates the service's organizational chart and personnel distribution list;
• Participates in making final decisions or incentive awards and initiates counseling, disciplinary/adverse actions, or performance-based actions, as appropriate.

Budgeting/Financial Management Work:

• Maintains the overall budgeting and financial management for the service, including budget formulation, presentation, and execution;
• Provides expert advice to the chief of the dental service on budgetary and finance issues and maintains awareness of the information about the overall status of financial resources for the service;
• Participates in budget hearings and defends the service's annual budget request based on past performance, program plans and workload forecasts;
• Exercises fund control authority and establishes internal methods of control to ensure that funds are used according to the operation plan for the service.

Procurement/Contracting:

• Manages procurement and contracting for the service, prepares procurement requests, evaluates proposals for work, serves as the Contract Officer's Representative (COR) for procurements, and/or maintains procurement and contracting records;
• Initiates and prepares contracts for secure adequate resources to facilitate operations, determines appropriate costs, performs cost analysis, solicits bids, writes sole source justifications, and communicates with contractors;
• Prepares and reviews purchase order for supplies and non-expendable property.

Customer Service:

• Resolves customer questions/issues accurately and in a timely manner;
• Listens to customer feedback, positive and/or negative, and acts to resolve matters/situations within his/her control.
• Performs related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***


This position has administrative responsibility, accountability, and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities across the full jurisdiction of the health care system. This system includes multiple sites and programs to include a Regional Office and multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Oversees all aspects of human resources functions for the Logistics Service to include position descriptions, recruitment, employee/labor relations, training and other related activities.
• Executes and monitors balances of fund control points.
• Manages budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses.
• Prepares detailed procurement requests and maintains procurement and contracting records.
• Provides input into policies and action plans to ensure compliance with regulatory entities.
• Develops and keeps all position descriptions, and organizational charts current.
• Attends meeting, prepares agendas and minutes.
• Prepares presentation materials related to financial, space, and equipment programs.
• Acts as the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) to manages procurement and contracting functions for the department.
• Interprets administrative policies, developing local polices, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice.
• Prepares, edits and archives all official correspondence requiring signature or approval.
• Provides advice to staff and supervisors regarding human resources procedures, laws, regulations and policies.
• Develops space requests and coordinates movement.
• Provides expert advice on procurement issues.
• Coordinates and conducts audits and inspections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $64,251 Per Year (GS 9)

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11. At the GS-9 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds.

Major Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects of the Research Service fiscal program in conjunction with the Administrative Officer (AO) and Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research, and to strategically plan, prepare, and carry out the fiscal program for Research Service, both immediate and long-range plans. This requires the ability to develop budgetary plans, projections, and reports, and to interpret information received from Office of Research and Development (ORD), the individual Veterans Affairs (VA) Research programs, Fiscal Service, and other sources.

• The position functions as its primary fiscal, budgetary, logistics, and contracting expert.
• Serves as an expert on research-related budgetary policies, precedents, goals, objectives, regulations, and guidelines; and uses judgment in choosing and applying the appropriate policies, practices, and regulations for the specific funding agency or research activity.
• Exercises judgment in decision making, regarding the balance of the overall budget to assure proper emphasis on critical areas.
• Provides procedural and regulatory guidance concerning availability of or limitations on the use of funds.
• Ensures obligations incurred and resulting expenditures of funds are in accordance with pertinent, research and procurement regulations.
• Ensures regulatory provisions are applied to the appropriation and budgetary process of research applications.
• Reviews and assures grants budget requests are complete, appropriate, and justified for project needs to determine an appropriate starting date.
• Assembles historical data on costs trends, and forecasts, allocates and tracks fiscal expenditures and human resources demand.
• Maintains cost accounting ledgers for current and prior year appropriations assigned to research, including but not limited to Biomedical Laboratory Research, Clinical Sciences Research, Rehabilitation Research, Health Services Research, Career Development programs, Cooperative Studies Program, and separate cost centers, plus reimbursable funding and General Post Fund Accounts (funds from numerous sources donated for research).
• Performs studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout each fiscal year.
• Performs other assigned duties

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Telework: Available Upon Supervisory Approval
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Starting at $57,118 Per Year (GS 9-11)