Administrative Officer - Audiology (Salisbury)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6), Salisbury VA Medical Center (VAMC), Audiology & Speech Pathology Service (ASPS), Salisbury, North Carolina.

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-9 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Evaluating and recommending ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of a healthcare work operation, work in administrative management areas such as record management, equipment procurement, inventory management, utilizing various computer software programs, developing reports by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources, providing staff performance evaluations, directing personnel in the accomplishment of administrative duties, analyzing work methods, initiating personnel action OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-11 grade level.

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

OR Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at the GS-9 level.

To calculate, first identify the percentage of required education you have earned (when substituting, you cannot use the first 60 semester hours that you earned).

Then identify the percentage of required experience you possess. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 % to qualify at the GS-9.

For example, an applicant who has 9 semester hours of graduate level education (i.e. 50% of graduate education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e.

50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

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. Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level.

You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond .

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:

The position is responsible for the administrative management of the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service (including programs based at satellite clinics) with final authority resting with the Service Chief.

Duties include but are not limited to: Responsibility for providing and obtaining a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service.

Require extensive knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, methods and techniques, and skill in integrating management services with the general management of the medical center.

Assists in strategic planning, creating and maintaining statistical data for decision-making purposes, develop and monitor cost effective programs, and develop methods and tools to evaluate program activities and effectiveness.

Coordinates activities, performs trending and evaluative work associated with service departments. Administers space and equipment programs.

Reviews outgoing correspondence for determination of accuracy of information, proper composition, proper format, and whether such correspondence conforms to current VA policies, instructions and regulations, as well as the viewpoint of the supervisor.

Provides advice regarding composition of correspondence and furnishes information regarding procedures, directives, and policies to services/programs that function under the supervision of the Audiology & Speech Pathology Service Chief (or designee), as requested.

Maintains confidentiality of all office matters and executes discretion in the release of all information. Charged with the responsibility of operating within the authorized budget.

Analyzing, evaluating, advising and coordinating administrative and clinical activities associated with the successful outcome of efforts to improve patient access to VA Healthcare.

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

Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer - Audiology (Salisbury)/PD015300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized