Administrative Officer

Summary

This position functions as the Administrative Officer for the Department of Geriatrics and Extended Care Services for the Phoenix VA Medical Center - and is responsible for coordination and monitoring of all Nursing Geriatrics and Extended Care Services administrative programs. They apply analytical and evaluative skills with specialized principles and practices of management to advise, collaborate, and carry out responsibilities of the position.

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 02/24/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement:
Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation - but must have been held in the Federal service.

An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year - it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade - as required by the announcement. In this instance - you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Note:

Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education 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:
Perform a variety of administrative management functions such as budgeting, financial tracking, procurement, and human resources coordination. Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to identify issues, assess program or operational effectiveness, and recommend improvements to administrative processes. Interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedural guidelines to resolve administrative problems and ensure compliance. Prepare reports, briefing materials, and correspondence for management review and decision-making.

Utilize automated systems and office software to manage data, track actions, and produce accurate documentation. Communicate effectively – both orally and in writing – to coordinate activities and provide guidance to staff on administrative matters. OR
- Education:

Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 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. Combination:
Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond 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. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Reasoning, Self-Management. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience - including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.

- Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g.

- professional; philanthropic; religious; 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.

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.

Physical Requirements:

The work is primarily sedentary in nature. There are occasions when the incumbent will be required to walk to different areas of the facility while performing their duties. For more information on these qualification standards - please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at…