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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.