The incumbent functions as a Staff Assistant for Psychiatry at the Phoenix VA Health Care System, in Phoenix, AZ. This individual assists the Psychiatry service and Administrative Officer in the coordination of day to day operations to support the delivery of mental health care within the Phoenix VA Health Care System. The incumbent also provides backup coverage to other areas of Psychology as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Psychiatry and/or the Administrative Officer. Major duties include but are not limited to: Work closely with academic affiliates to ensure that residents, students, and interns complete the required documentation and training in a timely manner. Provides backup timekeeper coverage for Psychiatry and Psychology. Provides backup coverage for labor mapping for Psychiatry and Psychology. Provides backup coverage for Psychiatry suspense item tracking. Serve as the primary PIV sponsor for Psychiatry and as an alternate for Psychology. Responsible for purchasing supplies and services using a Government Purchase Card and for the timely and accurate reconciliation of purchase card orders. Incumbent will also Functions as backup purchase card holder for other fund control points within Psychiatry and back up for the Psychology Service. Assists with clinic profile setup and modification requests. Coordinates meetings, and arranges for space, room configuration, completes minutes, agendas, and other administrative details. Assists with other administrative functions such as coping and faxing. Provides backup coverage for TMS administrative duties which includes monitoring completion of staff training. Provides backup coverage for travel and training requests for Psychiatry and Psychology. Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist -OPC PCMHI/PD140830 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 service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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