Staff Assistant

Summary

This position provides dedicated administrative support to the VISN 7 Deputy Network Director. The incumbent performs secretarial duties in support of the Deputy Network Director and ensures smooth operation of his/her day‑to‑day office‑meeting and travel function. The incumbent also provides limited backup support to the VISN 7 staff in the absence of the Network Secretaries.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement – 06/22/2026. Time‑In‑Grade requirements apply to current Federal employees and former employees applying for reinstatement or Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. For a GS‑09 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks at GS‑07. For a GS‑11 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks at GS‑09.

An SF‑50 indicating time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted with application materials; if the most recent SF‑50 does not clearly demonstrate one‑year time‑in‑grade, an additional SF‑50 must be provided. Applicants may qualify based on experience, education, or a combination. GS‑09 specialized experience requires one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS‑07). Education may substitute for experience; a master’s degree, equivalent graduate degree, or LL.B./J.D. that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.

GS‑11 specialized experience requires one year of experience equivalent to GS‑09; education may substitute for experience with a Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, or LL.M. or a combination of experience and education exceeding two full years of graduate education. For more information on these qualification standards, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• This position provides dedicated administrative support to the VISN 7 Executive Leadership Team.
• The incumbent performs secretarial duties in support of the designated Executive Leadership Team member(s) and ensures smooth operation of his/her day‑to‑day office‑meeting and travel functions.
• Major duties include – but are not limited to: serving as the Staff Assistant to the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director; supporting coordination of managerial decisions and operational activities within the Network; interpreting policies, setting agendas, coordination of schedules; and providing substantive staff assistance in the development and compilation of major facility submissions.
• Independently assess the need for data, collect and analyze data, and develop a wide range of computer‑generated databases and spreadsheets.
• Performs research and fact‑finding for various assignments.
• Make arrangements for the VISN 7 Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Network Director’s extensive appointment and travel requirements – exercising exclusive control of their schedule.
• Oversee office functions and delegate day‑to‑day operations to other Network secretaries.
• Recommend revisions to or establishment of administrative issues and policies within the Network office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Promotion Potential:
  The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
• Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time – Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (subject to change based on agency needs).
• Telework:
  This position may be authorized for ad‑hoc telework.
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position.
• Position Description/PD#:
  Staff Assistant/PD01721A and PD1432. Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
  Not Approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized.