This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Eastern Region (VISN 4), VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center (MIRECC), in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The incumbent provides a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of MIRECC and reports to the Director of the VAPHS site, VISN 4.
Major duties and responsibilities include: Administrative Management: provides overall administrative management for the service; interprets administrative policies, develops local policies and defines administrative requirements; provides advice to supervisors; monitors performance and suspense actions; monitors training completion and accomplishments of all staff; coordinates security clearances and access for visitors and contractors as necessary; Human Resources/Personnel Management: oversees all aspects of human resources requirements; provides advice pertaining to the procedures, laws, regulations and policies dealing with recruitment, employee/labor relations, training and other human resource functions; prepares and reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and adequacy; tracks current and projected personnel actions; completes and reviews reports and identifies deficiencies or discrepancies; ensures performance ratings are completed and submitted accordingly; Budget/Fiscal: manages budget formulation and execution for a changing budget of administrative expenses; serves as a purchase card holder and approving official for equipment and commodities procured; prepares budget estimates and identifies changes as needed; Space Planning, Property Management, Procurement and Supply Administration: acts as the Contracting Officer Representative for multiple short and long term service contracts; prepares procurement request and evaluates proposals for work; maintains records; establishes and oversees procedures for the receipt, review and follow-up on requisitions for purchases; responsible for space request and coordinates movements with other offices when necessary; ensures the service is adequately stocked with office supplies; Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 12:00pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Ad Hoc Telework Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD646-040470 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/.
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Doris.Gaines@va.gov · 901-201-8702
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63815 – $82965/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This is a 20 Hours position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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