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| Job Title : Program Support Assistant (Office Automation) |
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| Company |
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration |
| Location |
US-NY-Buffalo |
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License/Certification Required |
-- Other --
Public |
Minimum Career Level |
N/A |
Required Education |
N/A |
Major |
N/A |
GPA Required |
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| Required Experience |
N/A |
| Required Travel |
N/A |
| Training Available |
No
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| Salary |
$32,534.00
to $42,290.00
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| Bonus |
N/A |
| Benefits |
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| JOB DESCRIPTION |
Veterans Health Administration
Job Announcement Number:
VN-08-AKn-201385
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
SALARY RANGE: 32,534.00 - 42,290.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Thursday, July 24, 2008
to Wednesday, July 30, 2008
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-07POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Career/Career Conditional
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Buffalo, NY
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):VN201385 (Include on all documents)
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research.We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.va.gov .
NOTE:In order to view and/or print the entire announcement, please scroll to the bottom of this page and click on "Print Preview"; then "Print".Otherwise, you may miss important instructions on how to apply for this position.
APPLICANT CHECKLIST:Please use this checklist to ensure compliance with all application requirements.We recommend that you print a copy of this checklist for reference while completing your application package.Detailed instructions of the application process are included after the checklist.Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully.
_____ Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. (see Step 1)
_____ Resume (see Step 2 for the information you should include on your resume) or Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612).
_____ If you are faxing your documentation, the United States Application Cover Page must be used in order to link your documents with your on-line questionnaire.Failure to provide this cover page - or the use of a different cover page - will prohibit your documentation from being processed.(see Step 3 for url)
_____ If a particular level of education/certification is required OR if you are asking us to qualify you based upon your education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. (see Step 3)
_____ Veterans must provide a legible copy of DD-214(s) showing all dates of service as well as character of service (honorable, general, etc.).Note:More than one DD-214 may be needed to show all dates of service. (see Step 3)
_____Disabled veterans and other veterans eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 (version December 2004) with required proof as stated on the form. (see Step 3)
_____An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001 or later) must be submitted prior to appointment.You may include this form as part of your application documents.It is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill_of0306.pdf .
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Please refer to the "Qualifications" section of this vacancy announcement.
Send Mail to:
WNY Health Care System DEU Bath
PLEASE DO NOT MAIL APPLICATIONS
APPLY ONLINE OR FAX ONLY
Thank you, DE 14810
USA
Fax: (478)757-3144
For questions about this job:
VHA Nationwide DEU
Phone: (607)664-4940
Fax: (478)757-3144
Email: vhabandeu2@va.gov
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| JOB REQUIREMENTS |
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VN-08-AKn-201385
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position:
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Must type 40 words per minute
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You must have one full year specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-6 level.This experience must be close to the work of this job and has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of a Program Support Assistant (Office Automation).Examples of specialized experience may be working in a research setting, physician's office or health care facility where you were responsible for administrative support to clinical and/or administrative staff, compiling information for computer generated reports, taking meeting minutes, preparing proposals, managing the clerical processes of an office, etc.
NOTE:A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of 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.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications .
Foreign Education:To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
REQUIREMENTS (Failure to comply may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after appointment): Applicants must meet any physical, language, license or degree requirements.Applicants must be citizens of the United States.Applicants tentatively selected for certain designated positions may be subject to a random drug screening for illegal drug use.Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.New Appointees may be subject to a probationary period.New Appointees will be subject to a background investigation to determine suitability.An OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (version dated January 2001), must be submitted prior to appointment. This form is available at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation.You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
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| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, TASKS |
VN-08-AKn-201385
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Buffalo, NY
MAJOR DUTIES:
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The Program Support Assistant (Office Automation) facilitates the flow of information concerning research projects among the many elements of the Medical Research Service, e.g., the individual investigator, reviewers and/or collaborators, the Research and Development Committee and subcommittees, the ACOS for R&D and his staff, VA Central Office and its adjuncts such as the Biomedical Engineering and Computing Center, Sepulveda, and non-VA facilities such as SUNYAB.
The majority of this information flow pertains to research grant applications, but a large fraction involves progress reports, R&D Committee communications and computer entries into the national Research and Development Information System (RDIS).The major duties and responsibilities include:
· Helps investigators prepare proposal forms, monitors each research proposal from its initial submission for consideration by committees of the Research and Development Service through its annual progress reports up to the point the project is completed; reviews each proposal for conformance with policies, regulations, format, completeness and accuracy;
· Establishes agendas for the Research and Development Committee, the Human Studies Subcommittee and the Animal Studies Subcommittee meetings;
· Prepares or coordinates preparation of monthly packages for all members of the committees; schedules meetings of these committees; takes notes of the proceedings; converts the notes into formal minutes; prepares these minutes for the chairperson’s review and signature; and distributes them;
· Monitors each project for the required initial, progress and final reports; notifies the investigators of the need for such reports, incorporates these reports into the project package; initiates and maintains a file of all abstracts and publications resulting from work on each proposal; obtains reviews of these items and prepares copies of them for distribution;
· Manages all project data activities utilizing the PROMISE system;
· Acts on requests for information from potential grant applicants by answering questions related to procedure, providing copies of application forms and instructions, and reviewing with them the major requirements that need emphasis (after verifying that they are eligible to apply);
· Establishes and maintains a personal calendar as a reminder of various grant deadlines both local and national as well as notation of action dates for initial submission of material or follow-up; and
· Performs other duties as assigned.
***RELOCATION EXPENSES AND/OR INCENTIVES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
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| JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION |
VN-08-AKn-201385
Program Support Assistant (Office Automation)
BENEFITS:
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits program that you can customize for your individual medical and financial needs.In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help you balance life with the VA to life outside of work.For additional information about the many benefits of a career with the VA, please visit our "Benefits at a Glance" webpage at http://www.va.gov/jobs/job_benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
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Area of Consideration:All citizens of the United States of America.Applications received under this announcement will be rated under competitive procedures in accordance with Office of Personnel Management examining regulations.[The Human Resources (HR) Office for the facility with this vacancy may be accepting applications separately under one or more special employment authorities, such as:Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA); Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); hiring compensably disabled veterans with ratings of 30% or greater; hiring persons with disabilities; or reinstatement to, or transfer within, the Federal government.If so, you may find a separate announcement covering one or more of these special authorities on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/.You may also contact the facility's HR Office directly to inquire if applications are being accepted under any of the special authorities for which you are eligible.]
For a fact sheet explaining how Federal jobs are filled, click on http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/EI55.asp.
Priority Consideration:Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be considered well qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90.0 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference, from the facility with the vacancy.
Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605 (a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
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