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Administrative Support Assistant

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This full-time permanent job provides administrative support to the Veterans Family Member Program Directorate within the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Integrated Veteran Care. The one vacancy is in Lakewood, CO or Washington, D.C. It is not a virtual job, so you must live within commuting distance of the duty location or be willing to move there.

Telework eligible1 vacancy, which may be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Serves as office manager for the assigned directorate.
  • Coordinates and makes travel reservations.
  • Prepares forecasts and budget projections based on past usage.
  • Maintains calendars, schedules, meetings and events.
  • Serves as primary timekeeper and keeps the staffing roster.
  • Acts as records liaison and helps run a records management program.

Do you qualify for GS-7?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at least equal to GS-6 in federal service. Examples include scheduling appointments, keeping calendars, serving as a timekeeper for a staff roster, or helping with a records program. You must describe this experience in detail on your resume to get credit.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing job title, duties, start and end months and years, and hours per week for each job (two pages maximum)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • VA disability letter if it applies to you

How you will be rated: You are rated on your resume, your questionnaire answers, and a USA Hire online assessment that measures 13 competencies, such as customer service, attention to detail, and teamwork. You must meet a cut score on the assessment. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • For each past job, list the job title, duties, month and year dates, and hours per week, since the agency will not assume anything.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or you will be found ineligible.
  • Set aside at least 3 hours for the USA Hire online assessment and finish it within the deadline.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Other schedules may be available at the supervisor's discretion.

Incentives and relocation: None. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, and the Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Online assessment required
  • Background or security investigation
  • Complete online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID-compliant if using a driver's license)
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program required
  • 1-year probationary period
  • No physical requirements or pre-placement physical exam

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$56,262 – $75,059 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Lakewood, Colorado
  • Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant (0303)
Announcement
CARZ-13102069-27-TB

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