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Administrative Officer
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 43 days ago
Hybrid Murfreesboro, TN $62K – $80K Apply by Aug 10, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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This position is located at a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) medical facility. The purpose of the position is to perform administrative functions that include administration, human resources management, budget and finance, management analysis, office support services, document control, logistics, and a variety of related administrative matters in support of the Chief Nurse(s) in Nursing Services.
What You'll Do
- →The core duties of the position include the following: Interprets administrative policies, develops local policies, defines administrative requirements, provides advice to management on related issues.
- →Oversee a variety of administrative programs, including the distribution and dissemination of incoming mail, internal controls, records management, publication and forms.
- →Identifies and resolves process issues which may affect the service's ability to meet program goals and target performance measures.
- →Assists in preparing and evaluating future scheduling projections and anticipating future workload requirements to forecast appropriate staffing levels.
- →Discusses pertinent issues with operating personnel to determine the impact on new or revised guidance on current operations.
- →Obtains and monitors the use of services, supplies, and equipment to include contract management.
- →Serves at the service point of contact for all human resources actions; ensures the movement and timely completion of all hiring actions.
- →Assists service with tracking and completion of required competencies, staff training, and required employee documentation: annual reviews and proficiencies.
- →Collects, analyzes, and prepares data reports to support data-driven decision making.
- →Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of administrative directives and instructions.
- →Provides administrative planning and oversight for a variety of programs to ensure survey readiness and compliance with VA initiative and accreditation bodies such as The Joint Commission, OIG, and Long-Term Care Institute.
- →Establishes budget processes for the Service; analyzes and interprets pertinent financial data such as contracts, productivity, overtime expenses, and running balance reports.
- →Prepares detailed requests for Resource Management Committee consideration (new position, vice position) that include sufficient data and justification to warrant approval.
- →Serves as the service point of contact for information dissemination and all incoming communication on behalf of the service and Chief Nurse.
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.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 550e7aa3-5ccc-4734-ba6c-c28b619b1f54
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