Summary The Supervisory Administrative Officer, Chief, Support Services Division (SSD) directs a program encompassing financial, technical, administrative, and professional work encompassing timely and cost-effective support services to a VBA Regional Office. Incumbent is responsible for management of all financial and administrative activities of the VBA Regional Office. Responsibilities Keeps the Division Chiefs, Director, and Assistant Directors informed on matters that affect the station or require attention. Give advice and recommendations on the administrative feasibility of operating plans, suggestions, and proposals. Reviews existing support service programs and recommends modification for improvement as needed. In partnership with the Director and Assistant Director, develops, recommends, and implements a variety of programs, the failure of which would have extreme adverse impact on the overall operating capacity of the office services. Presents regular briefings to the Division Chiefs, Director, and Assistant Directors, providing workload status, progress on projects, and making upper management aware of all issues or problems with which he/she should be acquainted or must become involved. Conducts detailed studies and analysis of organizational functions and work processes during all phases of RO activities and provides appropriate recommendations. Oversees the financial and budgetary operations through the subordinate supervisor and is responsible for coordinating and managing the exchange of information between the Finance staff, and operating divisions. Acts in an advisory capacity to the Director and/or Assistant Directors relative to the availability of funds for personnel additions, procurement of equipment and significant expenditures for contractual services. Serves as Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Official who manages the PIV issuance process at the Regional Office and is responsible for the total scope of the chain trust of the process. Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Compressed/Flexible: No Telework: As determined by Station Policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer (SSD Chief) #39931-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: Relocation expenses are authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Selectee will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, under 5 CFR2634.904(a) prior to entering on duty and annually thereafter This Position Is Approved for the Appraised Value Offer (AVO) Program. Please go to the website http://vaww.fscdirect.fsc.va.gov/pcs.asp to review the details of the AVO Program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/04/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: 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 of this announcement. For a GS-14 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-13. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. A SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-13) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience in a multifaceted program of services, management programs, and budget/fiscal and administrative operations for a federal office. The experience should demonstrate the following: Preparing administrative study findings, recommendations, plans and reports. Providing advice on programs and procedures pertaining to facilities, budgets, security, safety, and other administrative program activities. Presenting position papers and technical presentations to top management or the public involving finance and administrative program issues. Conducting independent evaluations of finance and administrative functions. Preparing and monitoring complex budgets and resolving financial management issues. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; some walking and light lifting within the work area may be required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Additional Information VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.