The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is recruiting for a Administrative Officer. The Administrative Officer serves as the primary administrative support leader for the Dental Service, ensuring smooth daily operations, coordination of administrative processes, and compliance with VA policies. The role supports Dental Service leadership by overseeing workflow, assisting with planning and organization, and maintaining accurate administrative records..
The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: Functions as the professional non-medical leader of the care line. Duties encompass administrative planning and oversight for the Dental Service. Makes recommendations to the Chief, Dental Service on such matters as desirability of changes in the organizational structure and the specific changes to be made.
Monitors services provided, delivers presentations to facility leadership on service performance, prepares reports on consult requests and responses. Responsible for tracking and developing performance measure monitors to assure quality in Dental Service. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for all Dental Service contracts.
The duties include authorizing and requesting services to be rendered under the contract; monitoring the contractors' performance to assure compliance with the contract; recommending in writing to the Contracting Officer desired changes in the contract; tracking and authorizing payments on the Dental Service control points. Develops and submits for approval to the director's office policies related to Dental clinics, dental care delivery, and new programs as they arise.
Participates in administrative research, management analysis, quality assessment, and the development of reports, as well as other administrative projects. Acts as designee for Chief, Dental Service in approving and signing timecards and managing service fund control points. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD914110 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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Michael.Robinson18@va.gov · 614-439-6881
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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