Administrative Support Assistant

This position provides administrative support for the assigned directorate. Incumbent may be privy to issues involving supervision, appraisals, leave, and other personnel management issues. The position works closely with and receives assignments an position works closely with and receives assignments and direction from senior staff.

Major Duties : Serves as the office manager for the directorate assigned. Coordinates and makes travel reservations. Prepares forecasts and develops budget projections based upon historical usage and expected needs. Assists in the development and maintenance of the on-boarding process for new employees. Provides general clerical public contact support services such as answering the telephone, referring visitors, and providing information about the office, its functions, and standard operating procedures. Ensure budget remains within guidelines and informs management if the budget is nearing it's limits. Maintains calendars, schedules and plans events and meetings for affairs within an organization. Acts as the point of contact for all SharePoint issues impacting the Directorate. Responds verbally and/or in writing to inquiries and administrative problems brought forth to the Directorate. Serves as the primary timekeeper and is responsible for maintenance of the Directorate staffing roster. Serves as the records liaison and will assist in implementing a successful records management program. Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work five days per week unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a conditional job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Support Assistant/PD28895A 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 is primarily sedentary but occasionally requires carrying of light objects, walking, standing and bending. 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.