The primary responsibility of the Administrative Officer (AO) is to perform direct assistance to the Chief, Community Care Service. This involves accomplishing a wide range of administrative functions including position, labor, and suspense request management; committee and workgroup facilitation, department-level policy development and maintenance, as well as program administration, compliance, and oversight; in addition to data analysis, budget, and fiscal management.
Major duties include but are not limited to: Administrative Management: The incumbent serves as the Administrative Officer to the Chief, Community Care Service by assisting in all administrative functions for the service. This position requires high level administrative, analytical, evaluative, organizational, fiscal, and interpersonal skills.
He/she acts as the liaison between the Chief, Community Care Service and subordinates, Chiefs of other services, and other VISN and VHA facilities in administrative matters. The incumbent manages and coordinates all administrative aspects of Community Care Service. He/she develops long and short-range plans for the Service by coordinating administration needs.
The incumbent collaborates with the Chief of the Service and the section supervisors to ensure integrated goals and priorities for the service are met. The incumbent is knowledgeable of overall Community Care Service, health care system, VISN, and VHA goals, mission, and priorities to assure a positive impact on programs and resources.
Program Administration: The incumbent plays a vital role in developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that both clinical and administrative activities follow agency, accrediting, and regulatory requirements. He/she provides for full administration of reporting, evaluation, and program requirements associated with the accreditation of the organization.
Establishes procedures to meet unusual or unique standards assuring services provided meet nationally accepted standards and are maximally cost effective. Employs updated mechanisms proven to be effective in the provision of service. Assures all standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies are continuously met in full.
Coordinates the preparation and submission of recurring monthly, quarterly and annual reports, management briefings, summaries, and a wide variety of non-recurring reports. Incumbent participates in all system reviews both internal and external and makes suggestions on ways to improve overall management for the division. The employee prepares all necessary documentation for accreditation process.
Data Analysis and Information Management : The incumbent is responsible for the provision of specialized data support and guidance for healthcare system strategic planning, performance improvement, and operations. This position provides oversight and leadership for the implementation, spread, and sustainability of data-based decision making within Community Care Service and, at times, across the healthcare system.
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: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: VA 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD03140O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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kia.washington@va.gov · 650-493-5000
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61965 – $97469/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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