Administrative Officer

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network 6 (VISN 6), at the Durham VA Health Care System (VAHCS) in Durham, North Carolina, within the Occupational Safety and Health Service. This position reports directly to the Chief, Occupational Safety and Health Service and supports all functions and programs managed by the Service.

The primary purpose of the position is the coordination and monitoring of all necessary administrative functions within the Occupational Safety and Health Service. Key functions of the position include, but not limited to assisting in strategic planning; creating and maintaining statistical data for decision-making purposes; developing and monitoring cost effective programs; and developing policies as appropriate. Incumbent serves as the responsible individual for providing administrative leadership and coordination for the development, implementation, evaluation, interpretation, revision, and necessary corrective action of all applicable administrative policies, functions, activities, operations, and programs for the Service. Incumbent assesses the success of all administrative duties and actions in terms of productivity, proper manpower utilization, improved efficiency, and economic resource management both within the Occupational Safety and Health Service and throughout the entire Health Care System where applicable. Major Duties: Personnel Administrative and Program Management 25% Program Planning and Support 25% Budget Administration 25% Inventory and Equipment Accountability 25% Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:30am-4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD069470

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 is mostly sedentary. Typically, the employee sits in an office environment to do the work. Occasionally there will be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts, supplies, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. Lifting of up to 40 pounds might be expected. Driving a motor vehicle will occasionally be 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.