Program Support Assistant Job in Oklahoma City, OK

Vacancy No. CBSU-12590797-25-MN Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $49,025.00 to $63,733.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/1/2024 Close Date 11/8/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oklahoma City, OK


Summary

Incumbents will serve as Program Support Assistant for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 19, Oklahoma City Health Care System, Social Work Services, and the Chief of Social Works Office.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Greets, schedules, organizes, and executes interactive meetings with staff, Veterans, public-at-large, and community leaders.
  • Serves as the Point of Contact for patient inquiries, complaints, and problems with HUDVASH program. Communicates and answers inquiries, counsels patients on VA and Service guidelines and procedures.
  • Receives visitors and telephone inquiries, interprets and determines actions for incoming correspondence, ascertains nature of correspondence or inquiry and renders appropriate disposition.
  • Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records, and using and completing forms.
  • Prepares, executes and tracks reporting requirements and actions; transcribes letters, committee minutes, and policy statements.
  • Produces reports, generates letters and graphs utilizing Microsoft Programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
  • Ability to collect, compile and track data and statistical information in support of the HUDVASH program.
  • Knowledge of an extensive body of regulations, rules, procedures, and practices; conducts factual analysis of various programs, reports on problem areas, trends and recommends resolutions.
  • Serves as Records Control Officer for the HUD-VASH Program providing guidance to all staff in the maintenance and disposition of records.
  • The incumbent will be the primary contact for routine program and administrative matters and will assist in the overseeing of programs within the HUD-VASH section of the Homeless program.
  • The incumbent uses initiative in carrying out work assignments independently without specific supervisory instructions.
  • Prioritizes pertinent issues and collects relevant information from a variety of clinical, administrative and organizational data sources.
  • Incumbent is involved on-the-job team problem solving, developing, implementing, and evaluating improvements to work processes.
  • Analyzes and maintains data base information used for HUD-VASH program development and planning.
  • Incumbent must be aware of and exercise computer security measures in the daily performance of duties. Incumbent protects the integrity of the information at all times.



Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Telework: Not Eligible
Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD109170
Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items (books, papers, files, etc.), or driving an automobile. No special demands are required to perform the work.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

Qualifications

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

GS-7 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes but is not limited to: Preparing memoranda, letters, policies, procedures, and a wide variety of reports through Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; collection, compilation, and tracking of data and statistical information; transcribing of letters, committee minutes, and policy statement; analyzing and maintaining data used for the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program development and planning; answering inquires on actives based on knowledge of HUD-VASH functions; and counseling patients regarding VA guidelines and procedures.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-7 level.

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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-7 level.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Documents Required:
  • Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/08/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590797.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Address
VA Oklahoma City Health Care System
921 Northeast 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
US
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Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.


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