This position is a Program Support Assistant (OA) within the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The role provides essential administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the EMS department. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and office automation skills to assist staff and management in daily operations.
Major duties include: Provides administrative and clerical support to the Environmental Management Service (EMS) department. Prepares correspondence, reports, and other documents as required by the department. Maintains and updates records, files, and databases in accordance with established procedures. Schedules appointments, meetings, and coordinates calendars for EMS staff. Assists in the preparation and tracking of work orders and service requests.
Communicates with staff, management, and external stakeholders to relay information and resolve routine issues. Utilizes office automation software to create, edit, and manage documents and spreadsheets. Handles sensitive or confidential information in accordance with established policies and procedures. Supports inventory management by tracking supplies and equipment for the department.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the EMS department. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview) Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant (OA)/PD800800 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
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/.
Kara.Grieser@va.gov · (320) 252-1670 X7151
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-13 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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