This position functions as a Program Support Clerk for the Environmental Management Service (EMS) and is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS) in Jefferson Barracks, MO.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to: Manages time and leave in VA timekeeping system as the primary timekeeper for Environmental Management Service (EMS) and provides support to timekeeping staff for all units assigned. Ensures all information is correct according to guidelines, procedures, and policies and is kept up to date.
Provides current leave policies and procedures to assist in decision making. Tracks and prepares reports on daily attendance, overtime, Family Medical Leave Act (FLMA) usage, and unscheduled hours per employee. Loads, posts, examines, computes, and balances hours on the time and leave records and any required bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Provides general clerical and public contact support services such as answering the telephone, referring visitors, or providing information about the office, its functions, and standard operating procedures. Receives and screens telephone calls and directs contact as appropriate; takes concise messages; answers questions concerning established policy. Responsible for the operation of the Patient Effects Program (PEP) in accordance with existing medical center policies.
Receives and stores patient effects for patients that are admitted to areas where storage is unavailable, or the patient effects are excessive and cannot be stored with the patient. Tracks Environment of Care (EOC) abatement activities to ensure timely completion and compliance with safety standards. Issues and receives uniforms, obtains signatures, and tracks all items issued and returned.
Manages employee clearance process - ensuring necessary documentation and steps are completed efficiently. Sponsors employees for their Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badges, coordinating with relevant departments. Inputs, tracks and manages work orders, maintaining logs for housekeeping and pest control requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion of service requests. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
IMPORTANT: 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/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $41769 – $54300/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-10 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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