The Voluntary Services Specialist position is located at the John Cochran campus of the St. Louis VHA Health Care System, in St. Louis, Missouri. The incumbent will perform the duties outlined in the target grade position description but will operate under closer supervision and will not be expected to demonstrate the same level of subject matter mastery. The incumbent assists in all aspects of the development, coordination, and management of the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (CDCE) Office and is responsible for independent management of specific programs or portions of larger programs.The Voluntary Service Specialist duties are, but not limited to: Assist the CDCE Voluntary Service Officer in developing short and long-range plans for the accomplishment of CDCE Voluntary Service goals Develop a robust network with internal and external stakeholders to build resilient working coalitions in support of the VA mission which includes the recruitment and onboarding of volunteers Deliver presentations to diverse groups within the facility and at off-site locations within the community Prepare all volunteer personnel files in accordance with The Joint Commission and standards for VHA volunteers. Conduct a system of internal reviews for Quality Assurance (QA) ensuring all programs are operating at a high level of effectiveness Consult with services across the health care system, agency representatives, and community officials to publicize, analyze, and recommend improvements for programs Conduct fact-findings and analysis to recommend potential community partnerships that support and extend the mission of the facility or other affiliated VA programs across Administrations within the catchment area Provides education and training to staff on the proper use of donation expenditures, restricted purchases and procurement requirements under the guidance of the CDCE/Voluntary Service Officer. 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: 0800-1630, Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized Telework: This position is note authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Voluntary Services Specialist/PD99853S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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