Staff Assistant

This position provides dedicated administrative support to the VISN 7 Deputy Network Director. The incumbent performs secretarial duties in support of the Deputy Network Director and ensures smooth operation of his/her day-to-day office, meeting and travel function. The incumbent also provides limited backup support to the VISN 7 staff in the absence of the Network Secretaries.

This position provides dedicated administrative support to the VISN 7 Executive Leadership Team. The incumbent performs secretarial duties in support of the designated Executive Leadership Team member(s) and ensures smooth operation of his/her day-to-day office, meeting and travel functions. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as the Staff Assistant to the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director Support coordination of managerial decisions and operational activities within the Network Responsible for interpreting policies, setting agendas, coordinating schedules, as well as providing substantive staff assistance in development and compilation of major facility submissions Develops data in support of the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director and other managers Independently assess the need for data; collects and analyzes data; develops a wide range of computer-generated databases and spreadsheets Performs research and fact-finding for various assignments Makes arrangements for the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director's extensive appointment and travel requirements, exercise exclusive control of their schedule Oversee office functions and delegate day-to-day operations to other Network secretaries Recommends revisions to or establishment of administrative issues and policies within the Network Office Performs other duties as assigned Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Telework: This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Staff Assistant/PD01721A and PD1432 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 is primarily sedentary. It occasionally requires carrying light objects such as files, books and binders. 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.