U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Voluntary Services Assistant


Pay$45994.00 - $59794.00 / year
LocationHonolulu/Hawaii
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 812303500

      The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has adopted the Center for Development and Civic Engagement/Voluntary Service Modernization Initiative which is a new model of organizing and consolidating essential voluntary functions and services to the Medical Center. This streamlined and focused approach moves VHA forward in its continuum of providing comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care to Veterans.


      Duties


      Major Duties:


      Requirements


      • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
      • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
      • May serve a probationary period
      • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
      • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
      • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

      Qualifications


      To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

      GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes:
      • Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
        • Knowledge of purchase cards, procurement and acquisition policies and procedures sufficient to support Voluntary Service programming and to meet Veterans' needs.
        • Knowledge of administrative regulations and operating procedures and skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques to gather clear-cut factual evidence of administrative waste and abuse, or compliance with regulations.
        • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing general post funds, donations, gifts, and solicitation.
      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.

      There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

      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.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.