Office Automation Clerk

The selectee will serve as the Office Automation Clerk (Typist) in the Office of the Chief, Environmental Management Service (EMS), Miami VA Healthcare System. The position performs clerical and office automation work supporting multiple sections within EMS.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the general office work to include the filling and records safekeeping in accordance with agency policies, keeps calendar and schedules appointments, meetings and conferences upon own initiative based upon personal knowledge of the Chief's workload and current issues of importance. Maintain and update general files, project files, contracts files for the Chief, Facility Management Service. Assist in the training of new clerical personnel in preparation of correspondence, minutes, personnel actions, disciplinary actions, reproduction requests, request for supplies, performance appraisal and/or initial/subsequent competence assessments. Attends meeting and conference calls and acts as recorder. Follows up on actions pending for all meetings. Also compiles staff minutes and coordinates staff appointments. Receives telephone calls and visitors from the general public, National Headquarters, VISN and Medical Center employees. Compose letters, memorandums and reports from general directions and/or knowledge of Facility Management Service programs and data available in files. Responsible of processing new employees PIV identification cards utilizing a computerized system. Server as alternate timekeeper and must monitor and report time and attendance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Office Automation Clerk/PD085130 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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.