Summary This position is assigned to the Education Service at the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, and is integral to the effective oversight and management of the Service and its programs. The incumbent enforces VA policies & regulations. The Administrative Officer (AO) is the subject matter expert for all tasks under the purview of the position. This Administrative Officer is the principal manager of the Service reporting directly to the Associate Chief of Staff for Education & Research. Responsibilities Major Duties: Administrative and Budget Guidance The incumbent manages and coordinates all administrative aspects of the Education service and will represent the ACOSE/R when designated to do so. Liaison and responsible to senior leadership on administrative matters concerning Education & Research Service and its staff. The primary function of this position is two-fold: remain abreast of medical center matters and situations so the Service can respond or act accordingly, and ensure senior leadership is apprised of Service issues that may/will affect the medical center. The incumbent has oversight and management authority for Service-level fund control points for medical, administrative, and facilities employee training budgets; employee salaries and overtime costs (as appropriate); house staff disbursement agreements allocations and Associated Health Trainees stipend allocations. Responsible for the formulation and execution of the annual Service-level Business Plan for salaries, funding for employee training for Continuing Education, supplies, and equipment. Tracks allocations, obligations, and expenditures, and initiates quarterly or other interim adjustments, applying an in-depth knowledge and understanding of budget formulation, execution, and accountability in accordance with prescribed policies, procedures, and regulations. Direction and Planning Provides programmatic and administrative direction for the Service. Responsible for the development, accuracy, and implementation of Service policies and procedures. Defines major issue goals, envisions multiple or alternate strategies, recommends short- and long-term actions plans, and facilitates and executes the best proposed or alternate resolution. Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) interpreting VA regulations, policies, and other references for Service personnel and/or expected action. Develops, evaluates, and modifies process structure and internal systems to effectively and efficiently achieve programmatic goals. Analyses, interprets, and manages workload and other data in resource planning of authorized Full-Time Equivalents (FTE), overtime usage, and fund control points ensuring resources are within established ceiling allocations. Prepares all reports, as requested by VACO, VHA, the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA), VISN, Facility leadership, and the incumbent's supervisor, as well as those for non-VA external stakeholders, such as academic Affiliates, or other institutions. Serves as the Service's primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR); prepares Service-level contracts and supports documentation, i.e., Statement of Work, Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), Market Research Worksheet, Sole Source justification, and other salient requirements. Employs sound management principles and administrative experience to guarantee efficient task management and operational success for Education Service programs and staff aligned under the ACOSE/R. Supervises non-clinical administrative program support staff. Program Administration Coordinates and analyzes budget submissions, cost distribution reporting, staff mapping, fund control point usage, personnel management, training programs, and space concerns to present a "whole picture" to the ACOS E/R, Chief of Staff, and senior leadership, i.e., Chief Fiscal Officer, Chief of Logistics, and the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent is a key official in executing fiscal management, and as such, serves as the Service liaison with Managerial Cost Accounting and Analysis staff regarding accurate personnel mapping and accounting of assigned human capital; Fiscal Service accountants and payroll specialists; Human Resources Service classification and recruitment staff, and labor relations personnel; Logistics Service purchasing agents and contracting representatives; and hardware, software, and applications specialists in the Office of Information & Technology. Assists the ACOS E/R and training program directors with VA orientations for House staff. Responsible for working with program coordinators for space, preparation of documentation and presentations. Manages the TVCBHCS Employee Continuing Education Program. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. This is an onsite position. Ad-hoc Telework may be offered when deemed necessary by the department. (Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, must complete required telework training and a telework agreement.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD00402O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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. 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) 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, 11/10/2026. 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-09. 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-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Possess an in-depth knowledge of health services administration principles, i.e., concepts of a medical care facility, organizational behavior and its culture, fiscal management, strategic planning, and the use of statistical applications for sound recommendations to and for senior leadership, Service Chiefs, and supervisors regarding the Education Service's mission and goals, and its inherent customer service responsibilities. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this grade level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require movement between offices, hospitals, warehouses, and similar areas for meetings and to conduct work. Work may also require walking/standing, in conjunctions with travel to and attendance at meetings and/or conferences away from the work site. Incumbent may carry and lift light items weighing less than 15 pounds. 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. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. 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: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application. 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/.
