- Position Title
- Admin Support Asst (OA)
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSW-11224618-JHM-BU Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 13, 2021 to Friday, October 1, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Administrative Assistant (OA) with Department of Veterans Affairs. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application
The following section is used to identify time-in-grade requirements for this vacancy. (Note: Time-in-Grade Restriction - Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade anytime in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. Applicants must have held the GS-05 grade or higher for a year to meet this requirement for the GS-06 or a GS-6 for the GS-7 level of this vacancy. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the federal service. If you select "A" for your response below, please provide the positions' title, grade level, and dates (MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY that you held this position in your resume. For example: "Management Program Analyst, GS-343-9. Held this position from 10/01/06 to 10/01/07" OR "Management Analyst, GS-343-11, 04-22-08 until present." (Note: You must provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" at time of application)."
1.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects how you meet the time in grade requirement for the GS-06.
2.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects how you meet the time in grade requirement for the GS-07.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Ability to type at least 40WPM?
This section includes questions about the minimum qualifications for this vacancy.
4.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience for the GS-06.
5.
From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience for the GS-07.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Performs administrative support work which requires extensive searches of records, references and other materials. Assembles and summarizes background information, data and other pertinent information.
7.
Uses Microsoft Office and other applications to create, copy, edit, store, retrieve, and print forms, memos, and letters; uses database or spreadsheet software to create, enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for reports; and uses software to provide graphs and charts for reports and presentations.
8.
Serves as the primary timekeeper for Pharmacy Service and functions as the subject matter expert for the VA Time and Attendance System (VATAS). Incumbent initiates and maintains all required records and documents in accordance with established timekeeping policies and procedures.
9.
Incumbent collects, compiles and tracks licensure, BLS/ACLS certifications and registration dates for pharmacy staff, residents and students.
10.
Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and based upon knowledge of the organizations and their programs and operations, refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
CERTIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. Do you acknowledge that you understand the information provided above and certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Ability to plan effectively and organize work for the achievement of the goals and objectives of Pharmacy Service and independently and routinely manage workload to ensure completion of tasks according to established deadlines.