Administrative Officer

Veterans Health Administration • Seattle, WA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Security and preparedness (OSP), Field Operations Division, VA Police Service. The mission of the VA Police Service is to provide law enforcement, protective services, and investigative services to the VA Community, which includes Veterans, federal employees, affiliates, contractors, visitors, and others who receive services, work, or visit VA (VHA, VBA &NCA) facilities nationwide. 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. This position may be authorized for telework on an as needed (ad hoc) basis, determined by the needs of the service. This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) is not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Must complete all required steps in the process, including application, questionnaire, and an online assessment.
• 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 forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• 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)
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period.
• 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 within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
• An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.
• GS-07 Requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of basic principles and practices of the Police program in conducting budget and financial management, file, database, and records management, coordination of activities and communication that supports service operations, coordination and tracking of human resources actions, procurement and contracting, statistical and other administrative functions.
• GS-09 Requirements: 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: Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or functions related to office administration of the Police program; knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies and precedents which affect administrative operations; a knowledge of the major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization; a knowledge and skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program effectiveness and/or organizational productivity; skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and interpersonal skills in presenting staffing recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Leads in administering programs concerning equal opportunity, merit promotion, employee/labor-management relations and position management
• Space management
• Approving supply orders and resource management
• Maintains awareness of available resources and makes recommendations regarding needs and distribution
• Gathering and analyzing budget needs
• Maintains internal controls for fiscal management
• Assembles and compiles budget information
• Manages procurement and contracting for the service
• Prepares procurement requests and evaluates proposals for work
• Initiates and prepares contracts
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level