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Administrative Officer
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 62 days ago
Hybrid Augusta, ME $75K – $97K Apply by Jul 22, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Healthcare
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This Administrative Officer position is in Mental Health services at the VA Maine Healthcare Systems, located in Augusta, ME
What You'll Do
- →This position is located in the Mental Health Service Line (MHSL) at the VA Maine Healthcare System.
- →Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Program Management and Administration: Provides for the overall administrative management for the organization.
- →This may include interpreting administrative policies, developing/implementing local policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to top management on related issues.
- →Develops, formulates, and provides all essential data for the annual budget forecast Administers the internal review, quality, and productivity initiatives for the organization.
- →Reviews, analyzes and interprets incoming requests, recommends appropriate action or suggests appropriate alternatives based on knowledge of internal operations, and programs specific to the service line.
- →Monitors compliance with program requirements.
- →Assists other clinical specialists in monitoring and evaluating program content.
- →Resource Utilization: Conducts cost benefit analyses to meet local reporting requirements, including reviews of staffing patterns, work schedules, overtime, and leave usage, and provides recommendations on fund control point management and other budgetary matters to support efficient and cost effective MHSL operations.
- →Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for Mental Health Services.
- →Personnel Management: Responsible for implementing Medical Center and Agency personnel policies.
- →Technically and administratively supervises MHSL clerical support staff.
- →Identifies and arranges for development and training for the employees Interviews with non-clinical and clerical candidates.
- →Develops performance standards Establishes leave policies, including coordinating and approving leave.
- →Facility Management Participation: Manage patient complaints within the MHSL area and responds to congressional and VA Headquarters inquiries.
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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
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