This position is located in the Environmental Management Service (EMS), at the Amarillo VA Health Care System (VAHCS). The primary purpose of this position is to direct and coordinate the administrative, operational/planning activities internal and external to the Environmental Management Service. The incumbent will oversee the budget and conduct comprehensive staffing/organizational analyses of EMS (final authority resting with the Service Chief).
MAJOR DUTIES: Personnel Administration and Management The Incumbent is responsible for personnel management of EMS; tracking, preparing, and finalizing the many requests (surveys/data calls) which are initiated by both internal and external stakeholders/program managers; processing requests to the Resource Management Committee for replacement personnel, funding requests, and changes in programs, etc.
Acts as reviewing authority with the Human Resources Office concerning personnel related matters, i.e., disciplinary actions and responds to appeals and grievances. Attends hearings as requested. This may involve working with District Counsel, Special Counsel, EEO Investigators, Office of Inspector General and others in resolving personnel problems and taking personnel actions.
Plays a vital role in developing and coordinating internal review systems to assure that EMS management activities (Housekeeping, Textile, Waste, Pest Management, Recycling, and Interior Design) comply with agency, accrediting and regulatory requirements. Assists managers and staff in projecting staffing needs, writing position descriptions, developing job analyses, preparing performance plans and appraisals.
Drafts disciplinary and adverse actions, special leave requests, performance and incentive awards related to employee and labor relations issues within the Service, final authority resting with the Chief. Budgeting/Fiscal Management The incumbent develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to EMS management regarding needs, distribution, or redistribution of these resources.
Incumbent is authorized to be approving official for supply orders, supplies, services, and equipment. The incumbent reviews orders to verify their need and ensures that each section receives the appropriate share of available funds and operates within the authorized budget. The incumbent is responsible for all EMS fund control points. Gathers and analyzes budget needs of EMS and initiates all phases of budgeting within administrative requirements.
Incumbent is responsible for formulation and execution of annual budget including salaries, travel, supplies, equipment, and all other general operating expenses. Incumbent is a purchase card holder and complies with all the acquisition regulations, both Federal, VA and local to include small business, Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, Furniture IDIQ Contracts, and other mandatory sources. Makes individual purchases not exceeding the micro-purchase limit.
Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits. Procurement/Contracting Incumbent manages procurement and contracting for the organization.
Incumbent serves as primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Regulated Medical Waste Disposal, Pest Management, Solid Waste disposal, Recycle Waste disposal, Interior Design, and any additional EMS contracts for services, multi-year service contracts that may be necessary for operational functionality, and purchases requiring a purchase card.
The incumbent will be required to prepare for quarterly meetings with the CO to review mandatory reporting requirements, conduct Fiscal audits, review potential adjustments and funding justifications. Administrative Management The Incumbent manages and coordinates all administrative aspects of the Service.
As such, is responsible for developing both long and short-range policies and plans for EMS by coordinating the administrative needs of the organizational units for which accountable. Assure EMS meets Records Control Schedule requirements, systems of records, and organization plan for all forms of records. Provides formularized planning direction and is responsible for submission of EMS Business Plans and supports the submission of various reports.
Responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the Service, as well as recognizing the need for new policies and brings such policies to the attention of the Chief. 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 through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. This is an onsite position. Telework may be offered when deemed necessary by the department AD-HOC, (Employees who telework on an occasional, episodic, or short-term basis, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). (Portion of day acceptable).
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD00435O and PD00422O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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/. Note: If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $50460 – $80243/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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