Administrative Officer

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Northern Arizona VA Medical Center is seeking an Administrative Officer to join our Police Service. The incumbent of this position provides or obtains a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of Police Service at the VA Medical Center in Prescott, Arizona.

• 30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty. What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager. Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions. After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. The incumbent provides advisory functions through use of extensive knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and methods to integrate and coordinate delivery of service. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads in administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, employee/labor-management relations, and position management. Administers space and equipment programs. Serves as a key figure in manpower utilization program assuring recruitment and retention within approved ceilings are maintained. Responsible for personnel administration that includes knowledge of personnel operations, position classification, grievance procedures, performance standards, and disciplinary actions. Serves as the authorized approving official for orders for supplies, services and equipment. Maintains awareness of available resources and makes recommendations to the VA Police Chief, resources management board, and budgeting committee regarding needs, distribution, or redistribution of resources. Gathers and analyzes budget needs of the VA Police Service and supervises all phases of budgeting within administrative requirements. Responsible for formulation and execution of annual budget including supplies, equipment, and all other general operating expenses. Assembles and compiles budget information and maintains running account of funds allocated and expended. Manages procurement and contracting for VA Police Service. Acts as COR for procurement and/or maintaining procurement and contracting records. Initiates and prepares contracts to secure adequate resources to facilitate operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 07:30AM to 04:00PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Telework: Not Authorized Position Description/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD00221A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

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