Executive Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

Salt Lake City (UT)

Remote

USD 126,000 - 164,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks an Executive Assistant within the Readjustment Counseling Service to coordinate day-to-day administrative and operational functions for the National RCS Program Office in Washington, DC.

The role works with the RCS Chief Officer, offering telework eligibility and a standard Monday–Friday schedule; some travel to government facilities may be required.

Qualifications

No educational substitution at this grade level.
Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
If you are using foreign education, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit.

Responsibilities

Serves as Executive Assistant to Chief Officer in coordinating day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
Ensures all time sensitive controlled correspondence is answered completely, accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensures that correspondence receives development coordinating legal, technical, and policy issues as required.
Initiates final responses on all executive correspondence, ensuring responses address the issue and conform with policy and procedures.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Executive Assistant within the Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS). The Executive Assistant works independently, but in concert with the RCS Chief Officer and acts as the designate to the RCS Chief Officer in coordinating the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the National RCS Program Office located in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Serves as Executive Assistant to Chief Officer in coordinating day-to-day administrative and operational functions. Ensures all time sensitive controlled correspondence is answered completely, accurately and in a timely manner. Ensures that correspondence receives the appropriate development in terms of coordinating the legal, technical, and policy issues as required.

Ensures replies are responsive, consistent with department policy and guidance and assesses the impact on organization and other government entities and private sector. Through consultation with the authorized servicing HR office, recommends solutions to difficult administrative problems assuring effective use of staffing and resources.

Initiates final responses on all executive correspondence, ensuring that responses thoroughly address the issue and conform with Department, Administration, and Program policy and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm EST Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is a virtual position.

Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees who are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exception or an exemption.

Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Executive Assistant/PD015480 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary in nature. There are no special physical requirements.

The work is performed primarily in office areas or conference rooms and similar environments. However, it may require some traveling and visits to Government and/or contractor's facilities and other contract-related performance sites.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125776 - $163514/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.