Administrative Officer

Position Overview The Cincinnati VHA Medical Center is recruiting an Administrative Officer in Patient Business Services (PBS) to support the Service Chief in the management of various administrative programs throughout the service. Responsibilities Provide support to the Service Chief in coordinating and overseeing administrative programs. Manage multiple administrative initiatives simultaneously while ensuring compliance with medical center directives and policies. Respond to internal and external inquiries through exceptional verbal and written communication. Analyze data, develop, and prepare reports to monitor performance goals, work methods, and staffing levels. Assist in the development and implementation of budgetary and financial management plans. Qualifications Time‑In‑Grade Requirement : Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS‑9 level within the past 52 weeks. A qualified SF‑50 confirming this time‑in‑grade is required. If recent SF‑50 does not demonstrate the required duration, an additional SF‑50 must be submitted. Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑9 in the normal line of progression for this occupation. Experience may include: managing administrative programs, knowledge of directives and policies, providing high‑level written and verbal responses, data analysis, report preparation, and understanding of performance metrics. Education : Applicants may substitute education for experience. Eligible educational qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, an LL.M. related to the position, or at least three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Transcripts must be submitted. Combination of Experience and Education : Applicants may combine experience and education to meet qualifications, requiring a mixture of specialized experience and graduate education beyond the first‑year level. Transcripts and supporting documentation must be provided. All applicants must provide an SF‑50 (or supplemental SF‑50) demonstrating time‑in‑grade eligibility. Voluntary work, including National Service programs, may be credited toward experience if it involved relevant duties and was performed at least 35–40 hours per week. Competencies Administration and Management Financial Management Budget Administration Analysis and Problem Solving For more information on qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management website: #J-18808-Ljbffr