Summary The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is recruiting for an Administrative Officer to serve under Nursing, Acute Care. The purpose of the Administrative Officer is to perform all administrative functions to include HR management, budget and finance, management and program analysis, committee support, office support services, document control, logistics and other tasks as assigned. Responsibilities Duties included but are not limited to the following: Serves a complex clinical Service, comprised of clinical and non-clinical staff, including Title 38 providers, and Hybrid Title 38 and Title 5 clinical, technical, and clerical personnel. The Administrative Officer is an expert in all three major VA systems (Title 38, Hybrid Title 38 and Title 5), related laws, regulations and processes, in order to manage, oversee and perform functions related to operations, in support of the supervisor and staff, and to be able to educate and advise service staff and management. Involved in researching new management and business practices which may be suitable for adoption by the Service to improve administrative and clinical operations in compliance with regulatory organizations and guidelines. Identifies resources required to support varied levels of Service operations; or analyzing and evaluating proposed changes in operating procedures. The incumbent has input into leadership decision-making processes and implements administrative decisions affecting the Service. Responsible for the development, implementation and/or evaluation of the HAS budget, contract management, personnel management, coordination of educational activities, supply, equipment and procurement management. Applies principles and/or practices health care management, methods, techniques and skills in integrating the business goals of the Health Administration Service (HAS) with the strategic goals of the Healthcare System. Provides technical and administrative support to 1 GS-6 Secretary and GS-7 Program Specialist. Oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and/or priorities are being followed; develops performance standards; and evaluates work performance of subordinates. Conducts interviews for vacant positions in the unit; recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments to unit positions; identifies and provides for training needs; and finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work within the area of authority. Provides administrative, technical, resource utilization and/or financial management of the administrative functions and operations of the service. Works closely with the Chief of other Administrative Services, Nurse Managers, Supervisors, Physician Chiefs, Program Specialists, Management Analysts, and/or other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the mission and vision of the VALBHS are met. Identifies program resource requirements, ensures appropriate acquisition and/or allocation of essential resources, and accounts for the effective utilization of all available resources in support of program activities. Responsible for all administrative operations and coordinates optimal functioning of the Environment of Care. Applies mastery of a wide variety of performance management tools, including, but not limited to audits, medical record reviews, clinical and administrative observation, data analysis, and performance improvement teams. Manages all HR recruitment actions, personnel actions, and the incentive award program for the service. Generates purchase requests in IFCAP/VISTA containing enough information for the contracting office to identify the salient characteristics of the item or services to be purchased. Preferred Experience: Administrative support across HR, budget, procurement, logistics, and operations in complex healthcare/public settings. Managed recruitment, onboarding, and personnel actions for Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, Title 5, or similar staff. Developed, monitored, and reconciled service-level budgets, including fund control points and purchase cards. Served as contracting/acquisition liaison (procurement requests, COR duties, contract and invoice tracking). Used data and performance metrics to analyze operations, report findings, and improve processes. Coordinated committees, meetings, and events, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up tracking. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:00 to 3:30 or 7:30-4:00 Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD14408A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You 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. 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) 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, 07/06/2026. 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-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9. 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-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Administrative support across HR, budget, procurement, logistics, and operations in complex healthcare/public settings. Managed recruitment, onboarding, and personnel actions for Title 38, Hybrid Title 38, Title 5, or similar staff. Developed, monitored, and reconciled service-level budgets, including fund control points and purchase cards. Served as contracting/acquisition liaison (procurement requests, COR duties, contract and invoice tracking). Used data and performance metrics to analyze operations, report findings, and improve processes. Coordinated committees, meetings, and events, including agendas, minutes, and follow-up tracking. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience is equal to one hundred percent. 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/.
