About the opportunity
The secretary (Administrative Officer) is located in the NY Harbor Healthcare System and works under the Associate Director (AD) of Finance and Information Management. This critical position ensures that the numerous important, daily administrative duties/functions of the AD’s office are carried out seamlessly and efficiently. The incumbent is a principal administrative support to all members of the Executive Leadership Team of a healthcare system that consists of 2 medical centers, a Community Living Center and 2 Community Based Outpatient Clinics. Duties involve managing correspondence, scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, editing and composing letters, screening calls and visitors, and maintaining office supplies. Travel to all 3 campuses as needed: Brooklyn VA Medical Center, Manhattan (Margaret Cochran Corbin VA Campus), and St Albans VA Medical Center.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $72,737 to $94,563 per year
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and leave accrual
- Credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work experience or military service experience may be requested
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Must meet time-in-grade requirements if current or former Federal employees who have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks (GS-9 position requires 52 weeks at GS-8)
- Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-8 in the normal line of progression
- Subject to background/security investigation
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement
Required documents
- Resume (must be up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action (current or former Federal employees must provide SF-50 showing time-in-grade eligibility)
- DD214(s) showing dates and character of service, if claiming Veterans' Preference
- SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' with required proof, if applicable
- Transcripts, if using education to qualify
When to apply
- Application opening date: September 8, 2026
- Application closing date: September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
- Prepare your two-page resume and required supporting documents
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire
- Submit your complete application package via USAJOBS by the closing date
Additional information
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- This is not a virtual position
- Selected applicants may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
- Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, criminal history cannot be requested prior to accepting a tentative job offer
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- U.S. citizens with at least one year of specialized administrative experience at the GS-8 level.
- Organized professionals skilled in scheduling, correspondence, and executive-level office management.
- Candidates who are comfortable with a strict Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM schedule.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is not a virtual position; it requires travel between three different VA campuses in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and St Albans.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory requirement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role fits someone looking for a stable federal career in healthcare administration, providing high-level support to executive leadership within the NY Harbor Healthcare System.
Our take
Highly suitable for experienced administrative professionals in New York City who are comfortable with a multi-campus healthcare environment.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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