Program Support Assistant, to describe additional clerical duties this position has assumed as a result of a recent reorganization of administrative support functions within Surgical Services.
he incumbent now serves as an Assistant Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on lower-complexity contracts assigned to Surgical Services, maintaining COR Level I certification per VA Directive/Handbook 1663. The incumbent assists the Program Specialist in preparing and submitting routine contract documentation, maintains contract files, and tracks key contract dates such as option year deadlines and invoice due dates.
COR Level II training is completed only as career-developmental preparation; the incumbent does not independently exercise COR II authority or serve as COR of record on higher-complexity contracts, which remain the responsibility of the Program Specialist.
The incumbent prepares purchase requests and orders for supervisory review, obtains vendor price quotes, compiles justification documentation, and uploads acquisition packages into the Synchronized Electronic Purchasing Gateway (SEPG) system. The incumbent also compiles purchase card transaction documentation and receipts for the Program Specialist's reconciliation and certification and maintains the assigned sections' equipment inventory list.
The incumbent does not have independent purchasing or contracting authority. The incumbent compiles and organizes supporting documentation for Market Pay Review packages and recruitment/retention incentive requests prepared by the Program Specialist, and tracks packages through the approval routing process.
The incumbent performs clerk-level data entry and tracking of provider credentialing and privileging records, including expiration dates, with the Program Specialist retaining overall database ownership and reviewing entries for accuracy. The incumbent supports recruitment actions by coordinating interview scheduling and candidate communication and assists in maintaining position management records such as organizational charts and staffing rosters.
The incumbent coordinates and executes the new employee orientation program for assigned sections - a program designed by the Administrative Officer and operationalized by the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst - including scheduling sessions and tracking completion.
The incumbent monitors Talent Management System (TMS) compliance for assigned section personnel and compiles documentation supporting the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) and Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) process for section providers. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am -4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework.
Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD106650 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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 $45409 – $59031/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-08.
This is a Monday - Friday 7:30 am -4:00 pm position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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