Secretary (OA)

This position is located within the Facility Support Directorate, located at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), North Chicago, Illinois; a 1c complexity facility. The Lovell FHCC is larger than just a single facility, but rather a system of facilities throughout Northeastern Illinois and Wisconsin which provide medical and dental services to U.S. Military Veterans, Recruits, and Active Duty and eligible beneficiaries.

Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Oversees management and distribution of keys to FHCC users. Managing office operations for a service with a mission that affects a wide range of agency activities and is expected to deal with many jobs and responsibilities beyond those normally expected of many secretaries in similar positions. Ensures that through direct liaison assigned personnel due dates are enforced. Processes all incoming and outgoing materials Independently schedules supervisor/staff member time based on knowledge of preferences and current commitments Ensures that files Include all documentation necessary for accurate hands-on daily office routines as well as historical background and future projections. Assist the supervisor by assuring that all leave is properly accounted for and in accordance with applicable policies and regulations. Plans and carries out the work of the office and handles problems and deviations in accordance with established instructions) priorities, policies, commitments and program goals of the supervisor, directorate, and accepted practices in the occupation. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00AM- 3:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD06256O 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.