The Administrative Officer position is in the Nursing Ambulatory Care Department for the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) at the full performance level, reporting directly to the Chief of Nursing Ambulatory Care. Oversees and facilitates the administrative management for Nursing Ambulatory Care.
The AO applies analytical and evaluative skills; along with, specialized principles and practices of management to advise, collaborate, and carry out assigned responsibilities of the position.
30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Overseeing and facilitating the administrative management for Nursing Ambulatory Care.
Independently developing, planning, issuing, and implementing procedures to comply with directives concerning administrative matters, in addition to tracking and supporting clinical directives. Analyzing and evaluating problems, making recommendations, and devising solutions to systems administration, training management, publication management, and data management within the division.
Functioning as an extension of the Nursing Ambulatory Care Department in explaining policies and assisting staff with their implementation. Playing a key role in planning, organization development, direction, and evaluation of medical center administration in support of the department, facility, VHA Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC), and VISN priorities. Assisting with budget formulation, justification, and execution, financial management and financial reporting.
Reviewing, interpreting, and providing recommendations for the revision of regulatory guidelines, policies and standing operating procedures pertinent to personnel administration and all activity operations, including but not limited to nursing licensure tracking, personnel file updates, and regulatory information tracking. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. May vary to meet department needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD143970 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/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $64564 – $83938/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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