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Staff Assistant
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 11 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Jul 10, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This position is located in the Surgical Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, (VAMC). The incumbent serves as a staff assistant for Surgical Service. The diverse responsibilities of the Staff Assistant.
What You'll Do
- →Duties but not limited to: Manages long-term and short-term projects for the program Initiates, plans, and implements process improvement initiatives Ensures program compliance with all applicable policies and regulations.
- →Manages program workload to align with the goals and mission of an organization.
- →Recognizes the interrelationship of health administration programs with other medical services and programs.
- →Investigates complex issues and analyzes problems that affect the management of an organization Consistently communicates and treats customers and treats customers veterans, their representatives, visitors was, and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
- →Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, as set out in the computer access agreement that the employee signs.
- →Conducts and participate in Facility risk assessment, security evaluations and audits, and ensure the implementation of recommendations.
- →Skill in applying analytical and it variety of techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problem.
- →Knowledge of good public and professional relations in interactions and with internal and external customers.
- →Ability to use qualitative and quantitative and analytical techniques Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7a-3:30p, 7:30-4p, or 8a-4:30p EST Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Position Description/PD#: Staff Assistant/PD24146O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO):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 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.
Benefits
- ★Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest.
- ★The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing.
- ★As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.
Personality Fit
Job ID: c9d482f5-5ccb-4f18-8507-3ea6312bbae6
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