About this role
Job SummaryThe Administrative Officer acts as a full partner with the Deputy Chief Engineer for the management and administration of the Facilities Management Service (FMS/Engineering). This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHS), which is a major inpatient and outpatient healthcare system serving the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in Federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include: overseeing the operations of an office, program, or department; planning workloads and delegating responsibilities; evaluating employee performance and providing training as needed; performing budget and financial management duties; coordinating the acquisition of supplies and services and managing inventories; and managing contracts. This experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Major Duties***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 serves as staff support to the Office of the Chief, both the Chief and Assistant Chief, Office of the Chief of Facilities Management Service (FMS/Engineering). The primary purpose of the position is to direct and perform all administrative functions that include the administration of human resource management, budget and finance management, program management, and document control management, not limited to: suspenses, medical center memorandums and policies, meeting minutes, and any internal and external communication to federal, state, and local agencies. Performs other related duties, as assigned by the Office of the Chief, Facilities Management Service (FMS/Engineering). Major areas of responsibility include: Supervision and Administrative/Personnel Management. Budgeting and Financial Management. Procurement, Contracting, Supply, and Inventory Management. Program Analysis and Special Projects. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.RequirementsYou 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. 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.