Summary The position serves as the Supervisory Administrative Officer (AO) for Nursing Operations Service located at Bay Pines VA Healthcare System (BPVAHCS). This position is responsible for overseeing the administrative functioning of the organization including managing the Nursing Operations budget. The Administrative Officer applies analytical and evaluative skills and specialized principles and practices of management to advise, collaborate, and carry out the responsibilities of the position. Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Officer include, but are not limited to: Responsible for providing leadership and program coordination in the development, implementation, evaluation, interpretation, revision, and necessary corrective action of all applicable administrative policies, functions, activities, operations, and programs. Develops, plans, schedules new methods of operations that require identification of short term and long-term objectives and goals based on an understanding of the program, strategic priorities, and related initiatives within the organization. Provides advice and guidance for improvements and anticipates potential areas of concern or questions that should be addressed when making recommendations. Works with other facility Administrative Officers, Managers and Supervisors in identifying opportunities for performance improvement, defining audit topics and criteria for Performance Appraisals, and reviewing the documentation generated to assure compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (TJC), accreditation standards, Medical Center and other legal and regulatory guidelines. Maintains an awareness of resource utilization and availability, and makes recommendations to management regarding needs, distribution, or redistribution of these resources. Performs administrative work, day-today activities within the Office of the Chief Nurse and all other administrative areas within the service. Facilitates team or unit processes by working in collaboration with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed. Ensures that systems are in place to track mandatory training completion; timecard submission, onboarding of new employees, ADPAC needs for employees and clearance of departing employees, ensuring that computer access is disabled when appropriate. Serves as Records Liaison Officer and PIV sponsor for service. Records and organizes documents relating to expenditures to provide accurate and timely data and immediate visibility concerning availability of funds. Reviews financial reports and resolves discrepancies with the appropriate accounting office. Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative for assigned contracts. Must obtain COR Level 1 Certification within 120 days of hire. Assures that all expenditures are properly authorized and documented. Establishes, organizes, and maintains a system of internal controls for the management of funds in allocated cost centers and funds associated with other programs. Evaluates, processes, and makes recommendations for effective organizational changes to support process improvement plans and goals for the entire service. Coordinates all administrative and financial functions necessary to assure the smooth and efficient functioning of the Service. Completes other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad hoc, This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory Administrative Officer - Nursing Operations/PD112270 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/09/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Assist in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program/project studies for their service. Monitor performance, suspense actions, and enforces the directions of data/statistical results of program/project studies for their service. Perform a basic analysis of the data and generates a variety of reports for the Chief Nurse. Review documents, reports, and /or applications for omissions and inconsistencies, and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Enter pertinent information into an automated tracking system. Schedules appointments, coordinates meetings, and/or schedules conferences. Participate in annual budget planning and implementation of the section programs; monitor and track the program budget throughout the fiscal year. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.. 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/. You will be rated on the following competencies for this position: Leadership Oral Communication/ Effective Communication Progressive leadership experience Knowledge and skills in policy development, compliance, and oversight Problem Solving Technology Application Preferred Experience: - Expertise in providing administrative or leadership support at a program level - Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification - Leadership experience in program-specific missions with data-driven outcomes - Human Resource Management - Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects, work with comparative databases, and collaborate with various stakeholders, including leadership and non-clinical departments. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. It is usually accomplished while the employee is comfortably seated at a desk or table. Some physical demands such as standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 40 pounds) is required. Physical exertions including stretching, reaching, and pulling or pushing carts occurs when assisting with inventories or activities involving retrieving items from shelves and cabinets. No special physical effort or ability is required to perform the work. 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/. Education 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/. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
