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Program Support Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 53 days ago
Hybrid San Antonio, TX $41K – $54K Apply by Jul 28, 2026 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant ISFJISTJ Operations
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This position is located within the Medicine Service at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System in San Antonio, TX. The Primary purpose of this position is to serve as an management assistant to the Chief of Medicine Service, the Administrative Officer, and the Supervisory Management Analyst, supporting the everyday operations of their assigned sections as well as the Medicine Service in general.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Independently carries out recurring management and/or program analysis clerical or technical tasks or assignments without specific instructions Capable of doing quality and quantity of work expected; collecting necessary data and information; and desired timelines and outcomes.
- →The employee independently carries out recurring clerical or administrative tasks without specific instructions however, instruction may be provided for new or difficult assignments.
- →Requires knowledge of an extensive body of management and/or program analysis technical rules, guidelines, regulations, and precedents.
- →Requires skill in applying basic data gathering methods, such as standard interviewing or surveying techniques, to collect various types of factual information.
- →Compiling information, developing tracking and reporting procedures, refining processes, and analyzing data involve various actions or steps that are not completely standardized, prescribed in instructions, or precedent cases.
- →Affects the accuracy, reliability, quality, and timeliness of management or program analysis products, recommendations, studies, projects, and processes.
- →Affects the consistent use and control of publications, forms, records, directives, and other systems in local offices and organizations with similar administrative or information management needs.
- →Examines the nature of each assignment or project to select, adapt, and apply the most suitable standards, procedures, and formulate conclusions; and make recommendations to higher-level employees or managers pertaining to the proper course of action in resolving problems within established guidelines.
- →Analyzes the results of applying guidelines and adaptations and recommends changes to existing procedures or instructions The employee must interpret or adapt available guidelines because they lack specificity or are not completely applicable to the work requirements.
- →The employee refers problems and unfamiliar situations not covered by instructions to the supervisor or higher level employee for further guidance.
- →Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Ad-hoc only.
- →Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD01274A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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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