Secretary (OA)

Job Title

This position will work directly with the supervisor, Health Systems Specialist Administrative Officer, to obtain the knowledge and skills required to function at the full performance level in support of the Deputy of Nursing & Patient Care Services.

The incumbent will accrue the knowledge, skills, and abilities through close supervision to serve as public relations representative for the service line, in assistance to the overall administrative functions of the service line, including fund control point management and budgetary control, responsibility and reporting requirements, and timekeeping and auditing. The duties are substantially identical to those reflected in the position description at the target level. Work assignments are designed to prepare the incumbent for the full range of duties and responsibilities required at the full performance level. As experience and knowledge in the position are gained and competency is demonstrated, the incumbent is relied upon to make more independent judgements and decisions. Incumbent must have knowledge and understanding of state-of-the-art equipment, technology and/or software such as MS Excel (intermediate level), PowerPoint, Word and other software that is necessary to produce high quality and creative products required by the office. Incumbent provides recommendations for evaluations of such equipment and/or software. Knowledge of many VA forms in order to prepare work orders, supply and travel request, personnel forms and other types of correspondence. In addition, incumbent must be creative in designing different reports and presentation formats for Nursing services. Knowledge of dissemination of electronic mail. Word processing assignments involve the application of a variety of formats, such as letters, agendas, minutes, center policy memoranda, reports, teaching agreements, curriculum vitae, conference handouts with tables and charts, research papers for publications, presentations and service policies. Has knowledge of supply ordering and minimal maintenance of printers for the service.