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Administrative Officer- Blind Rehab & Optometry Service
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Battle Creek, MI $62K – $80K Apply by Oct 9, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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The Administrative Officer (AO) of Blind Rehabilitation and Optometry Service (BR/O Service) is responsible to the Chief, BR/O Service. The incumbent develops and directs all administrative functions of the BR/O Service at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center and the Wyoming VA Clinic.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Apply analytical methods and detailed study procedures for ongoing assessment of BR/O Service performance metrics and care delivery.
- →Must exercise independent, creative judgment in accomplishing major duties; develop background and management options, available to deal with complex issues and problems; and ensure proposals submitted by staff of various diverse natures are complete and all implementation actions are accurately identified.
- →Taking initiative in program planning and development, managing all resources, and establishing and maintaining communication with all Services within the Medical Center.
- →Makes recommendations to the Chief on such matters as desirability of changes in the organizational structure and the specific changes to be made.
- →Monitors services provided, delivers presentations to facility leadership on service performance, prepares reports on consult requests and responses.
- →Responsible for tracking and developing performance measure monitors to assure quality in BR/O Service.
- →Develops, plans, and implements process improvement measures as needed to maintain or improve patient satisfaction.
- →Responsible for program compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
- →Monitors compliance and communicates regularly with quality assurance personnel.
- →Advises care line managers and employees on the interpretation and application of a variety of human resources procedures including staffing, performance standards, performance evaluations, competencies, and related areas.
- →Serves as the Human Resources liaison ,monitoring service staffing movements and preparing and submitting requests for staffing actions to appropriate boards/committees and HR.
- →Ensures that performance ratings, utilizing the current employee performance system or process, are submitted in a timely manner in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- →Assures BR/O staff adhere to administrative deadlines and requirements.
- →Clearly communicates all staff performance levels to Chief, BR/O Service regularly, and maintains confidentiality.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 39c6fd21-f61e-4bf7-8ef4-b29f227a8fa4
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