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Program Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-sitePortland, OR$49K – $64KApply by May 22, 2026Miscellaneous Clerk And AssistantESFJESTJISFJISTJOperationsHealthcare
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The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Portland Healthcare System, Deputy Director, Facilities Management Services, Projects and Operations. The primary purpose of the position is to assist with project related items and clerical duties in support of the design of interior environments throughout the VA Portland Healthcare System.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Assists the interior designer in setting up project files, gathering all necessary reference materials and inventory and verification of existing spaces and conditions.
- →Verifies criteria is in sufficient detail and accurate to meet functional capability required by the user and manages the organization of documentation throughout the duration of a project.
- →Assists the interior designer with designing and altering spaces to meet functional and aesthetic needs using several guidelines such as performance standards, specifications, technical manuals, VA guidelines, policy instructions, Joint Commission standards, OSHA regulations, codes, and industry trends.
- →Manages multiple projects concurrently and identifies all resource requirements in advance to ensure seamless planning, development, construction, and implementation activities.
- →Plans and carries out all successive operations to complete assignments.
- →Responsible for reporting, presenting, and communicating the progress of projects.
- →Assists the interior designer in creating furniture plans to include bill of materials, room by room content lists, and item installation lists.
- →Participates in project design related tasks.
- →Develops Government cost estimates and prepares required documentation for procurement of furnishings.
- →Researches and maintains current design resource library of furniture, equipment, and product literature as well as up to date samples of standard interior building finishes and materials.
- →Serves as the main point of contact for manufacturing representatives to gather information, discuss and evaluate materials, finishes, equipment, furnishings, and keeps abreast of current products and innovations in the field of interior materials and furnishings.
- →As a purchase card holder orders products, materials, and services.
- →Reconciles credit card transactions and records purchases to ensure procurements are within budget constraints.
- →Manages and tracks transactions from initial purchase through receipt and installation of products.
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: There are no physical requirements for this occupation per OCHCO Communications email to VA Handbook 5019, updated on 4/17/2026.
- ✓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 dentification 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.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 29ef53c3-3f9e-4c61-85e3-321a8e7d62a0
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