Summary The Support Services Supervisor serves as the supervisor of the Administrative Section of the Support Services Division (SSD) at the VA Regional Office (RO). The primary purpose of the work is to manage and supervise the operations of the SSD Administrative functions, e.g., records management, property management, supply, procurement, Fleet Management, emergency planning, physical security, safety, facility management, space management, and equipment operations. Responsibilities Specific duties include: Administers administration programs that include records management, property management, supply, procurement, and vehicle fleet management. Serves as a subject matter expert on all aspects of administrative activities. Provides management and operating officials advice and assistance on all administrative matters. With division and station management, assists in the development and execution of the station's annual General Operating Expenses and Minor Construction budget. Develops and implements administrative management policies. Directs operation of the central mailroom including direction of the general workflow of written communications for the RO. Directs procurement, storage, and distribution of all forms and publications to the RO, service organizations, etc. and ensures compliance with RO and VA Central Office directives. Responsible for administration of station motor pool of GSA vehicles in accordance with applicable directives and ensures maximum utilization and maintenance of assigned vehicles. Ensures surveillance, evaluation, and planning to ensure efficient utilization of facilities and works with appropriate entities for acquisitions, maintenance, and improvements. Administers the Personal Identity Verification system. Supervises administrative employees. Determines training needs of staff. Advises, counsels, and instructs subordinate employees on work and administrative matters. Interviews and selects candidates for vacant positions. Coordinates building security with GSA building management, Federal Protective Services, VA Police, etc. to include investigating security violations, furnishing studies, analyses and reports related to security. Exercises control over the day-to-day operations of services, functions, and processes as it relates to safety and continuity of operations. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Tour of duty TBD Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Support Services Supervisor; PD399680 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Requirements Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trail 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 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. You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selectees are required to service a one-year supervisory probationary period if not previously completed in a Federal position. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements I-9 Acceptable Documents. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:06/30/2026. This position is covered by a Individual Occupational Requirement. Note: Applicants must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience as stated below. Basic Requirement: Basic Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression that demonstrated knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Management analyst or technician or other work that included study, analysis, or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures. Administrative officer or assistant, budget administration, program analysis, or other work that demonstrated knowledge of an organization and its functions, and the ways in which support services can facilitate the work of the organization. Office management experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support services such as typing, mail processing, purchase of supplies and equipment, etc. Secretarial work that required monitoring and coordinating administrative and processing work of subordinate elements through a system of internal procedures, controls, production, progress reporting, etc., to insure the efficient operation of an organization. Military experience that included responsibility for directing a variety of support functions such as communications, property management, mail service, facilities and equipment maintenance, etc. 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. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 level. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: You may qualify based on your experience as described below: GS-13 Grade Level: Specialized Experience: is demonstrated by having performed duties related to administrative functions which include planning, directing and coordinating supportive services of an organization. Overseeing maintenance of buildings, grounds, and/or equipment; In facility projects such as renovation of existing space, relocation of a team and/or office, facility improvements, workspace adjustments, minor construction. Administering government regulations relating to environmental, health, safety, and/or security standards; Procurement, contracting, and/or lease administration. In one or more supportive services of an organization such as records management, property management, inventory of supplies and/or equipment, vehicle management, mail distribution. Providing advice to management officials based on analysis of space and facilities, safety and security inspections, minor construction budgets. Leading which would have been gained as a supervisor, team lead, coordinating several major work assignments, recognized as a de facto team leader by peers, project management. Volunteer Experience: 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. Full vs. Part-Time Employment: Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. 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. The 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 (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. 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/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. 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. 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. https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)
