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The Miami VA Medical Center is one of the largest and most active in the VA system and we are looking for a Secretary to perform as the Executive Assistant and Principal Office Assistant for the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Chief of Staff or the Associate Director, Patient Care Services.
Learn more about this agency03/31/2020 to 04/05/2020
$51,022 - $66,329 per year
GS 8
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
8
No
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CBTC-10783096-20-LEB
564178600
Current Permanent Employees of the Miami VA Medical Center and the Department of Veterans Affairs
The incumbent serves as the principal office clerical or administrative support position to the head of the organizational unit by assisting the supervisor, and in some cases, the subordinate staff of that individual. Maintains the daily calendar, making appointments and arranging conferences and meetings without specific prior approval, based on a knowledge of the manager's schedule. Determines need for memoranda to be issued to the staff on procedural materials and/or requirements, prepares the necessary instructions, and presents them for approval. Screens incoming directives and being alert to changes in policies and procedures. Performs typing on a computer keyboard wherein the work requires competitive level proficiency in typing as well as knowledge of office hardware and software systems. Utilizes a variety of office automation systems and various software packages to accomplish work. Utilizes knowledge of software utilities and function commands to manipulate text to accomplish formats, revisions, deletions, and additions. Attends meetings and conferences, taking notes or transcription of the proceedings within 5-business days. Assists in developing major presentations such as town hall meetings, veteran's group speeches, and special topic information. Screens all visitors and telephone calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD546-99950-A
Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Completed Online Questionnaire
2. Resume - be very detailed in the description of all positions held and education obtained to include addresses and complete to and from dates in mm/yy format.
3. A copy of your latest Performance Appraisal (FY-2019, others will not be accepted)
4. A copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which confers qualifications/status/proof of time in grade (i.e., Within Grade Increase SF-50)
NOTE: Failure to submit any or partial submission of the required documentation will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. You will not be contacted for further information. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is submitted PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/05/2020 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10783096.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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