Administrative Officer

Position Summary This Administrative Officer position is located in the Nutrition and Food Service Department, at the VA Connecticut Medical Center, located in West Haven Connecticut. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Administrative Officer (AO) for Nutrition and Food Service (N&FS) and is responsible for the Nutrition & Food Service administrative programs. Responsibilities The Administrative Officer is responsible for the Nutrition & Food Service administrative programs, overseeing operations, budget, and compliance within the Nutrition and Food Service Department. Qualifications Closing date: 07/27/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date. For a GS‑09 position you must have served 52 weeks at GS‑07. An SF‑50 showing your time‑in‑grade eligibility must be submitted. If the most recent SF‑50 has an effective date within the past year, you must provide an additional SF‑50 demonstrating one‑year time‑in‑grade. Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS‑07) in Federal service. Experience must include: Using qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative support activities; Applying budget and finance principles, practices and methods; Maintaining proper financial balances and distributing resources within planned limitations; Monitoring and tracking obligations and expenditures throughout the budget execution phase; Evaluating the utilization and management of human resources, material and financial resources; Researching and assembling data; and Advising on management and fiscal problems. NOTE: Your experience must be fully documented on your resume in order to receive credit. Substitution of Education for Experience: Successful completion of a master’s degree or equivalent, or two full years of progressively higher‑level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field of study that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, with transcript submitted. Combination of Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate‑level education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience that meet the total experience requirements for this grade level, with transcript submitted. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment: Time‑in‑grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for VEOA appointment. Experience Documentation: Experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. A full year of work is considered to be 35–40 hours per week. Part‑time experience is credited on the basis of time actually spent. Applicants must indicate clearly the nature of duties and the number of hours per week. Physical Requirements The work is sedentary and performed in an office setting. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at #J-18808-Ljbffr