Secretary (OA)

$49,793 - $71,684/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Leavenworth, KS

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Leavenworth, KS

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Secretary (OA) position at the Veterans Health Administration in Leavenworth, KS, serves as the primary support for the Assistant Director of the Eastern Kansas VA Health Care System. The role involves managing communications, scheduling, and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the Executive Office. This is a full-time, permanent position that requires the incumbent to be physically present at the duty location.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and visitors to the Executive Offices.
• Refers telephone callers to the appropriate party.
• Provides information regarding the facility and responds to inquiries over the phone.
• Reviews all outgoing correspondence for format, style, spelling, and grammar to ensure accuracy and correctness.
• Takes meeting minutes.
• Makes arrangements for travel using automated travel systems.
• Maintains an executive appointment calendar.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.
• For GS-7: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6, including administrative support functions such as tracking data, scheduling appointments, and preparing correspondence.
• For GS-8: One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, including providing administrative support, drafting communications, and utilizing office automation software.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.