The Program Specialist serves within Surgical Service at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center, providing administrative and operational support in personnel management, procurement, budgeting, resource management, and program improvement. The position coordinates administrative activities, analyzes operational processes, and supports the efficient delivery of surgical services.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinates and manages administrative support functions for Surgical Service, ensuring timely processing of correspondence, inquiries, and administrative actions. Advises Surgical Service leadership on administrative operations, policies, procedures, and program requirements.
Analyzes administrative processes, prepares reports, identifies operational deficiencies, and recommends improvements to program efficiency and effectiveness. Coordinates personnel-related actions and serves as a liaison with Human Resources regarding staffing, onboarding, and other personnel requirements. Performs procurement and contracting administrative functions, including reviewing purchase requests, monitoring receipts, and coordinating follow-up actions.
Monitors the use of supplies, equipment, and services to support operational requirements. Identifies equipment and resource needs, coordinates replacement requests, and supports acquisition activities for Surgical Service. Coordinates administrative compliance activities, staff training requirements, and program reporting. Supports budgetary activities and monitors expenditures associated with departmental operations.
Work Schedule:Full Time; Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: 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#: Program Specialist/PD528D-145530 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/.
Detelshia.baker@va.gov · (281) 928-3768
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $63678 – $82787/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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