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Staff Assistant – Research & Development

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a Staff Assistant job in Research and Development at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It has 2 vacancies, is a full-time weekday job, and you must live within commuting distance of the office because it is not remote or telework.

2 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.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Men born after 12/31/1959 must have Selective Service registration.

What you would do

  • Order, track and inventory equipment, furniture and office supplies
  • Maintain files of correspondence and other documents
  • Schedule large meetings, book rooms, prepare agendas and type minutes
  • Coordinate the Without Compensation (WOC) program and keep its employee list current
  • Manage program travel arrangements and meeting cost estimates
  • Act as primary backup for timekeeping

Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-9?

With experience: You need 1 full year of specialized experience equal to GS-5 for the GS-7 level, such as day-to-day administrative support for a medical facility or scheduling large meetings. For the GS-9 level, you need 1 full year of experience equal to GS-7, such as supporting a medical research program or managing schedules, travel and timekeeping.

With education: You can use a completed year of graduate study for GS-7 if it relates to the job, and a Master's or equivalent graduate degree for GS-9. You can also use a bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, such as upper third of class, a 2.95 GPA or higher, or a national honor society membership. Transcripts must be submitted.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume (no more than two pages) showing job title, duties, start and end dates, and hours per week
  • Transcript if you use graduate education or superior academic achievement to qualify
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference or disability preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee

How you will be rated: You will be rated on your resume, questionnaire answers, and online assessments on 12 competencies, including attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork. Overstating experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list job title, duties, start and end month and year, and hours per week for each job, or that experience may not count.
  • Send transcripts with your application if you use education to qualify, since education cannot be credited without them.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or fewer, or you will be ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive is not approved.

Conditions of employment:

  • Online assessment required
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID compliant)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for VA health care personnel
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be able to live within commuting distance of the duty location

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
$54,370 – $86,461 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-7 to GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Portland, Oregon
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)
Announcement
CARZ-13101941-27-LJJ

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