Serves as the Logistics Program Support Assistant (LPSA) for the Logistics Service in a VA Health Care System (VAHCS) and supported catchment area. The position has administrative responsibility, accountability, and oversight for the Logistics programs and activities across the full jurisdiction of the health care system. The position reports directly to the Facility Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).
Major duties: The Logistics Program Support Assistant (LPSA) assists the Administrative Officer (AO) to coordinate and implement all the administrative activities of the service. Major duties include but are not limited to: Program Support- Performs work involving the collection, compilation, and /or tracking of data and statistical information in support of the Logistics Service program operation.
Clerical Support- Provides clerical contact support for Logistics Service including answering phones, scheduling interviews and office appointments, tracking and monitoring deadlines, and coordinating with Human Resources Customer Service- Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA Missions. Employee with take initiative in resolving issues and refer complex problems to their immediate supervisor, with proposed alternative solutions.
Timekeeping- Serves as the official timekeeper for the site and maintains timecards for all employees. Personal/Professional Development/Training- : Follows guidelines consisting of established procedures and specific guidelines in the form of agency policies and procedures, VA/VHA Directives, Handbooks, federal codes and specific related regulations pertinent to training and administrative protocol.
Local travel to and from the main facility as needed. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Program Support Assistant/PD10418A Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Requires some physical effort such as standing, sitting, walking, or bending. There are no special physical demands. The work is performed in an office setting involving everyday risks or discomforts.
Normal safety precautions are adequate. Requirements: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal ser