Administrative Officer-(DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)

Veterans Health Administration • San Juan, PR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Administrative Officer (AO) is the principal nonclinical administrative authority for a large, complex clinical service comprised of multiple diagnostic imaging modalities/programs and administrative support sections. The AO provides expert advisory services and executes all administrative functions across budget, procurement/contracting, human resources administration, program/operations analysis, policy management, and quality/performance improvement.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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).
• Spanish proficiency.
• You will be required to 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 by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07.
• 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: comprehensive experience with administrative functions within an office; experience as a dependable reliable employee meeting deadlines and working well under pressure, experience with budget formulation and fiscal management skills; experience with contracting functions and managing procurement; assisting with human resources functions such as recruitment, position classification, position management, etc.; retaining procurement records and reconciliations, experience with analytical skills to guide operational improvement projects and computer skills, experience demonstrating eagerness to prioritize and organize large volume of data and provide organized structured reports and maintain excellent record keeping to support changes and comply with policies; excellent written, and spoken communication skills to be effective in collaborative projects which supports organizational goals and strong commitment to excellent customer service and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive Administrative Management Experience
• Budget Formulation & Fiscal Management Skills
• Procurement & Contract Administration Experience
• Analytical & Evaluative Skills for Operational Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation Experience
• Human Resources Liaison & Personnel Administrative Experience
• Data Analysis & Reporting Proficiency
• Communication, Customer Service, & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
• Proficient in basic written and spoken Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides authoritative advice and counsel to the Service Chief and leadership on administrative operations, policy implementation, resource planning, and workflow/process issues; prepares briefings, decision papers, and position statements.
• Interprets agency/network/facility policies and regulations, identifies operational risks and constraints, and recommends solutions to complex administrative challenges; participates in planning councils, committees, and workgroups.

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: Mid Level