Summary The incumbent will serve in a developmental capacity at the GS-07 level, performing assignments and completing training, both of which are aimed in preparing the incumbent to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the full range of duties as described in the target position description. Responsibilities This position requires knowledge of the mission, goals, organization, and programs of VA healthcare services and delivery systems, and the VA system as whole, as well as knowledge of human factors, systems and healthcare management. The incumbent will have skill in applying management analysis principles, techniques, and concepts enough to lead/conduct studies designed to identify potential improvements in the way healthcare services are delivered. Ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders, community stakeholders and employees on site, both orally and in writing. This position is broad, and the work is highly analytical, interpretive and judgmental and evaluative in nature. The incumbent is responsible for the overall success and management of the Employee Experience. The incumbent is required to possess basic skill in analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature, knowledge of health care management principles, practices, and current trends. Knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization including administrative practices and procedures, ability to use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques, and skill in conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures. The ability to plan a system of internal control, which ensures the appropriate processes that are within financial policies and procedures. The ability to identify budgetary and financial relationships between the service and the medical center's overall mission and its program's funding. Knowledge and ability to evaluate, interpret, and implement new or modified legislation, policy or regulations as it pertains to affiliation agreements, memorandum of understandings, procurements and acquisitions, government purchase cards, time and attendance and human resources processes. Incumbent will be under closer supervision, which will be gradually relaxed except when performing duties which are new, unfamiliar and relatively complex. The incumbent receives assignments from the Chief Employee Experience in terms of issues, organizations, function, processes and overall project objectives. The incumbent and supervisor develop a mutually acceptable project plan which typically includes the scope of projects, multiple project priorities, and deadlines for milestones and completion. Within the parameters of the approved project plan, the incumbent independently plans and organizes the projects including coordinating work efforts with medical center staff and others, as appropriate. The supervisor will provide continuing individual assignments by indicating generally what is to be done, limitations, deadlines, and priority of assignments; he/she will provide additional specific advice on guidelines or other resources available. Initially, completed work will be reviewed to ensure methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. As the incumbent gains experience, completed work will be evaluated for technical soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements but the methods used in arriving at the end results will not be reviewed in detail. The incumbent uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction but seeks assistance from the supervisor when problems or unfamiliar situation occur. 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. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 08:00 am- 04:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: NOT OFFERED 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/PD115110 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): 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 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 or trial 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, 06/22/2026. 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- 07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS- 05. 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. 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 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork 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. 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. 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 There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. 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.
