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Position Title
Time & Leave Clerk
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CBTE-11401447-22-AD Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 to Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. 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.
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Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • 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
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

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.
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Assessment 1
1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-4) that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of a GS-5 Time and Leave Clerk?
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Prepare, input and maintain staffing information.
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3. Assures all periods of annual and sick leave are covered by an electronic leave request.
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4. Familiarity with Directives, memoranda and manuals which provide regulations and working guidelines.
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5. Prepares routine correspondence for the signature of the Chief, Nursing Service and provides coverage for secretaries in the Office of the Chief, Nursing service when needed.
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6. Conducts positive and effective communication with all Nursing Service employees and other Medical Center employees.
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7. Participates in daily conferences with Nurse Managers to review information regarding statistical data.
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8. Resolves Payroll problems and answers questions regarding employees' salaries and deductions.
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9. Identifies learning needs and initiates training programs for Nursing Service employees.
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10. Maintains timecards for different employees, including intermittent, part-time, nonscheduled, compressed schedule, et al.
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11. Checks leave requests against the schedule and leave policy.
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12. Interprets and administers Title 5 and Title 38 regulations.
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13. Documents reports and information precisely and effectively.
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14. Initiates requests for overtime pay and ensures requests are received by the appropriate approving official.
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15. Prepares daily staffing sheets for the use of management staff.
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16. Converts complex information into simple, readable information.
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17. Prepares quarterly leave usage report for the Associate Director Patient Care/Nursing Service.
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18. Instructs Nursing Staff on the proper use of the computer, including the usage of various applications and menu items.
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19. Maintains time schedules and is accurate in posting/coding Time and Attendance Reports.
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20. Ensures timecards are posted daily and biweekly payroll submission is completed timely.
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21. Accurately documents night differential, premium pay, holiday pay, in-lieu days, et al.
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