Administrative Officer

This position is located at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV, and aligned under the office of the Chief of Surgery. The purpose of this position is to direct and perform all administrative functions including administration, human resource management, budget and finance, management and program analysis, office support services, document control, logistics, and a variety of related administrative matters of support to the medical center.

Duties: Employs an expert knowledge of health care delivery systems, and Medical Center program functions, in designing and carrying out methods and techniques that address mission mandates and executive management concerns. Participates in the development and implementation of both long and short term policies and plans for the health care delivery system, giving special consideration to the integration of internal administrative and clinical policies, to the standards and requirements of various regulatory and accrediting bodies, and to the impact of internal policies on outside entities such as other area hospitals and the community at large. Provides this support by managing, analyzing, evaluating and coordinating health care delivery systems and operations. Develops initiates and implements administrative policies and procedures for areas of responsibility; formulates proposed administrative directives and policies. Discusses pertinent issues with operating personnel to determine the impact on new or revised guidance on current operations; recommends the establishment of, and prepares administrative policies, directives, and procedures. Evaluates program operations; identifies problems, inefficiencies, and potential problems; and develops recommendations for the solution of highly complex administrative problems and conflicts. Provides advice and guidance for improvements and anticipates potential areas of concern or questions that should be addressed when making recommendations. Develops recommendations and implements new or modified guidelines, work processes and operations in order to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, or timeliness of work processes and information dissemination. Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for the Surgery Service. Negotiates, updates, and maintains memoranda of understanding with the primary affiliate and other entities required by regulation and local need. Works the Clinical Contracts Liaison to develop and establish contracts and mechanisms for tracking the fulfillment contract obligations. Accomplishes special projects. Acts as the expert on special projects, advising executive level management on major program issues. Leads, conducts or participates in complex management studies and reviews with wide or significant effect upon the agency's organizational structure, policy processes, operations, fiscal control and economy and those where the boundaries of these studies may be broad. Organizes assigned projects; plans, organizes and directs team study work; selects qualitative and /or quantitative methodologies appropriate to the subject under examination. Work Schedule: 8 AM-4 PM Monday through Friday Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD241420 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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.