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Secretary (OA)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Palo Alto, California 💰 $77161 – $100315/yr

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Office of the Director within VAPAHCS. The Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient functioning of the Director's office managing operations, coordinating communication and scheduling, drafting correspondence, organizing meetings and travel, safeguarding sensitive information, and recommending and implementing procedural improvements that enhance overall productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Assumes full responsibility for administrative and routine matters not requiring the Director's personal attention, serving as the first point of contact for staff, patients, visitors, outside agencies, and dignitaries (80%). Reviews, controls, and drafts correspondence; maintains the Director's calendar with full authority over scheduling and commitments; arranges conferences, meetings, and travel logistics; prepares agendas and minutes.

Instructs and advises secretarial/administrative staff across the health care system on correspondence, reporting, and procedural standards; maintains official files, records, and historical documentation for the Director's office. Serves as primary timekeeper for the Director's Office and alternate timekeeper for subordinate offices. Assesses existing office processes, gathers stakeholder feedback, and recommends/implements workflow improvements (10%).

Serves as alternate suspense coordinator, collaborating with VISN to ensure assigned suspenses are completed accurately and on time (10%). Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.

PST Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Secretary (OA)/PD06861O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contact

kealohakama.kuikahi@va.gov · 6504935000 X69925

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $77161 – $100315/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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