Administrative Officer

The individual will serve as an Administrative Officer (AU) in the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service (ASPS) Line at the Birmingham VAMC, including outlying CBOCs. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as the Administrative Officer for ASPS and is responsible for the coordination and monitoring of all ASPS administrative programs. Major duties: The Administrative Officer at this GS-9 developmental level will perform administrative, human resources management, program analysis, office support, and some budgetary functions.Duties include, but are not limited to: Oversees and facilitates the administrative management for the Audiology and Speech Pathology Service. Independently develops, plans, issues, and implements procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters. Analyzes and evaluates problems, makes recommendations, and devises solutions to systems administration, training management, publication management, and data management within the division. Designs and implements policies, and procedures to manage administrative and personnel related functions. Reviews and evaluates guidance on various functions and procedures, identifies problem areas, and implements or recommends actions to improve procedures and increase efficiency, eliminate problems and conform to policy requirements. Participates in regular meetings with leadership and other senior to address administrative management issues, resolve problems, and provide recommendations for correcting or improving processes and programs. Compile's information prepares administrative reports for management briefing and sharing with work groups. Takes independent action to secure the required administrative and managerial support to meet operating requirements. Keeps informed of JC, VHA, CDC, OSHA, etc. regulations and requirements. Provide professional and clerical advice, support and assistance to all customers with a view to accomplish the mission of ASPS and the Medical Center. Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Ad-hoc only Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD106400 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Qualifications: 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-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: coordinating and monitoring administrative services within an office: human resources management, program analysis, Manage procurement and contracting for the organization and other duties and responsibilities, office support and some budgetary program functions. Advise management officials, supervisors, and employees on the interpretation and application of a variety of human resources policies, practices, and procedures including staffing, classification, employee relations, benefits, and related areas. Initiating human resources recruitment requests, interviewing and selecting employees, and maintaining accurate position descriptions OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a field related to this position. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond the graduate level (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours). Preferred Experience: Extensive administrative experience to include equipment requests, working with Microsoft Office software programs, and onboarding new staff/students.Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, but includes some walking, standing, bending, lifting and carrying of relatively light items such as books and medical records. No special physical qualifications are required.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/.