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Posted: March 20, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Administrative Officer

Veterans Health Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Salary

$72,737 - $94,563

per year

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March 25, 2026More VA jobs →

GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves overseeing administrative tasks for the logistics team at a VA hospital in the Bronx, such as managing budgets, handling procurement and contracts, supporting HR activities like hiring and training, and preparing reports.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in office management or federal administration who enjoys coordinating services and ensuring smooth operations in a healthcare setting.

Organized individuals with a background in government or logistics would thrive here.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-7 level or equivalent, including coordinating administrative services, budget management, procurement, HR functions, and report preparation
  • Time-in-Grade (TIG) requirement: 52 weeks at GS-7 for current or former federal employees, with supporting SF-50 forms
  • Master's degree or equivalent graduate education (2 years) in a related field, or LL.B./J.D., as a substitute for experience
  • Combination of graduate education (beyond 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet qualifications
  • Transcripts required if qualifying based on education or combination
  • Preferred: Valid Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification and experience as a COR on active contracts

Full Job Description

This position serves as the Administrative Officer for the Logistics Service within the VA Bronx Healthcare System with administrative responsibility, accountability and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/25/2026.

Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement: TIG requirements apply to applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade at any time in the past 52 weeks, as well as former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, and current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7.

Applicants who must meet TIG must also submit the following in addition to their most recent SF-50: Official SF-50 that shows you hold the grade for the position you are applying for (or a higher grade), or Official SF-50s that show you held the next lower grade for at least one year for the position you are applying for.

(Multiple SF-50s may need to be submitted to show this.) Examples of appropriate SF-50s to include in addition to your most recent SF-50 to meet TIG requirements include: Within grade increases (WGI) at the highest grade held; or Promotions with an effective date that occurred more than one year from the closing date of the JOA; or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date that occurred more than 1 year from the closing date of the JOA.

NOTE: Do not submit Award SF-50s, as they do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

In addition to the TIG requirement, you may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of an Administrative Officer, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position.

Specialized experience includes: Coordinating and monitoring the functions of administrative services within an office; managing budget activities; assisting with contracting functions and managing procurement; assisting with human resources functions to include recruitment, position classification, performance, training, etc.; preparing letters, reports and presentations; retaining procurement records and reconciliations; making space utilization recommendations.

NOTE: 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.

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 related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application.

Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must Possess equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (in excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements.

NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required.

Preferred Experience: Possess a valid Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification and have demonstrated experience serving as a COR appointed to an active contract.

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/.

Major Duties:

Major duties and responsibilities include: Administrative Management: provides overall administrative management for the service; interprets administrative policies, develops local policies and defines administrative requirements; provides advice to supervisors; monitors performance and suspense actions; monitors training completion and accomplishments of all staff; coordinates security clearances and access for visitors and contractors as necessary; Human Resources/Personnel Management: oversees all aspects of human resources requirements; provides advice pertaining to the procedures, laws, regulations and policies dealing with recruitment, employee/labor relations, training and other human resource functions; prepares and reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and adequacy; tracks current and projected personnel actions; completes and reviews reports and identifies deficiencies or discrepancies; ensures performance ratings are completed and submitted accordingly; Budget/Fiscal: manages budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses; serves as a purchase card holder and approving official for equipment and commodities procured; prepares budget estimates and identifies changes as needed; Space Planning, Property Management, Procurement and Supply Administration: acts as the Contracting Officer Representative for multiple short and long term service contracts; prepares procurement request and evaluates proposals for work; maintains records; establishes and oversees procedures for the receipt, review and follow-up on requisitions for purchases; responsible for space request and coordinates movements with other offices when necessary; ensures the service is adequately stocked with office supplies; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD99842S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CAZX-12917151-26-VM