Administrative Officer

The primary purpose of this position is to provides administrative services for all the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) and is responsible for performing all administrative functions that include administration, human resource management, budget and finance, management and program analysis, office support services, document control, logistics, contracting, Group Practice Management, and a variety of other related administrative matters in support of the Laboratory Manager.

Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative for PALMS. The duties include preparing procurement requests, evaluating proposals for work, and managing all aspects of PALMS contracting from initial development of a contract to contract termination. Works closely with the PALMS leadership with fund control points and gathers data and analyzes budget needs for each. Incumbent is responsible for formulation and execution of annual budgets including salaries, overtime, travel, education, supplies, equipment, contracting, and all other general operating expenses. Serves as the lead in administering actions concerning merit promotion and position management. Responsible for tracking all suspense and outside requests that come to PALMS to insure completion within the required timeframes. provides direction to the administrative assistants / timekeepers by assigning work, providing guidance, training and direction as assigned by direct supervisor. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600 Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD03473O and PD03472O

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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) 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.