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  • Program Specialist

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Albany, New York 12237 United States View Map

Summary

Program Specialist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates and manages administrative support functions for Surgical Service, ensuring timely processing of correspondence, inquiries, and administrative actions.
  • Advises Surgical Service leadership on administrative operations, policies, procedures, and program requirements.
  • Analyzes administrative processes, prepares reports, identifies operational deficiencies, and recommends improvements to program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinates personnel-related actions and serves as a liaison with Human Resources regarding staffing, onboarding, and other personnel requirements.
  • Performs procurement and contracting administrative functions, including reviewing purchase requests, monitoring receipts, and coordinating follow-up actions.
  • Monitors the use of supplies, equipment, and services to support operational requirements.
  • Identifies equipment and resource needs, coordinates replacement requests, and supports acquisition activities for Surgical Service.
  • Coordinates administrative compliance activities, staff training requirements, and program reporting.
  • Supports budgetary activities and monitors expenditures associated with departmental operations.

Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist / PD528D-145530

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Job Description

Program Specialist

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinates and manages administrative support functions for Surgical Service, ensuring timely processing of correspondence, inquiries, and administrative actions.
  • Advises Surgical Service leadership on administrative operations, policies, procedures, and program requirements.
  • Analyzes administrative processes, prepares reports, identifies operational deficiencies, and recommends improvements to program efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Coordinates personnel-related actions and serves as a liaison with Human Resources regarding staffing, onboarding, and other personnel requirements.
  • Performs procurement and contracting administrative functions, including reviewing purchase requests, monitoring receipts, and coordinating follow-up actions.
  • Monitors the use of supplies, equipment, and services to support operational requirements.
  • Identifies equipment and resource needs, coordinates replacement requests, and supports acquisition activities for Surgical Service.
  • Coordinates administrative compliance activities, staff training requirements, and program reporting.
  • Supports budgetary activities and monitors expenditures associated with departmental operations.

Work Schedule: Full Time; Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Program Specialist / PD528D-145530

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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