Secretary (OA)

Secretary (OA)

05 Sep 2024
Idaho, Boise 00000 Boise USA

Secretary (OA)

Vacancy expired!

Secretary (OA)Department of Veterans AffairsVeterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationOverview

##### Open & closing dates

09/04/2019 to 09/24/2019

##### Service

Competitive

##### Pay scale & grade

GS 7

##### Salary

$42,053 to $54,670 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent

##### Work schedule

Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Boise, IDRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryThe position is the principal clerical administrative support

position in the Chief of Staff's office, operating independently of

any other such position in the office. The duties require knowledge

of clerical and administrative procedures and requirements, various

office skills, and the ability to apply such skills in a way that

increases the effectiveness of others.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesReceives and screens visitors and telephone calls, i.e. identity,

purpose of call and relative importance in relation to availability

of staff members. Receives and reviews incoming correspondence;

screen for general information and determines priority or deadline

dates. Reviews documents prepared for signature of or requiring

coordination by management for appropriate tone. Uses various

functions of several types of office automation systems such as word

processing, databases, and graphic software. Prepares standard forms

using available software. Uses database programs to input data and

perform computations for administrative reports.Travel RequiredNot requiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone

#### Job family (Series)

0318 Secretary- RequirementsConditions of Employment

Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm; Telework: Not Available;

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: 60543-0; Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives: Not Authorized; Financial Disclosure Report: Not

required

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements

by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal

employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks

must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of

this announcement. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks

at the GS-5. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have

been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your

time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application

materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former

Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current

employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998

(VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or

education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have

one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next

lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the

occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience

would typically include, but are not limited to: customer service,

clerical and administrative support. You will be rated on the

following Competencies for this position: Experience refers to paid

and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through

National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other

organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions;

spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build

critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide

valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid

employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,

including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is

considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience

will be credited based on time actually spent in appropriate

activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience

must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and

responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week

spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is

sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the

work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;

carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving

an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to

perform the work. For more information on these qualification

standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel

Management's website at

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.EducationThere is no educational substitution at this grade level.Additional informationEarning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave

at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the

number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer

newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their active duty

uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in

determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Special

Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to

apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u),

Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e.,

intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or

psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a

compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the

Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this

appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. 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 (have a final rating of 85 or

more) for this vacancy. 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. If you are unable to apply online view the following link

for information regarding an Alternate Application.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou 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.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug test requiredNoPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/Fitness, National security- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application

Package which includes: The following documents are accepted and may

be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications

for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have

included other documents required for your application, such as a

copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's

(current/former Federal employees), documentation to support

Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for

displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for

additional information.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible

Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or

for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must

provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and

character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are

currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or

discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to

your active duty service which reflects the dates of service,

character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of

impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others

eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of

eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10

Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.

Documentation is required to award preference. For more information

on Veterans' Preference, please visit

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: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.- BenefitsReview our benefits- How to ApplyAll 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) to

receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click. To

begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to

your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS

resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the

occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your

application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your

responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the

closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your

USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the

Application Status link and then select the more information link

for this position. The Application page will display the status of

your application, the documentation received and processed, and any

correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your

uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan

process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA

JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy

announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents

from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition

of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans

Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during

the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive

care or who encounter VA patients as part of their duties. VHA

locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and

associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based

outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and

VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed,

clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time

employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA

contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who

work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or

otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask

throughout the influenza season.Agency contact informationIyorliam TardzerPhone208-422-1000 X7718EmailIyorliam.Tardzer@va.govAddressBoise VA Medical Center

500 West Fort Street

Boise, ID 83702

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce 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. You may check

the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA

Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding

your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on

the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and

gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual

orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,

membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental

status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544572200. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Job Details

  • ID
    JC2680309
  • State
  • City
  • Full-time
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
  • Date
    2019-09-05
  • Deadline
    2019-11-03
  • Category

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