Program Support Assistant (OA)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair seeks an administrative and program support role with advanced office automation and QA workflow knowledge. The position emphasizes independence in coordinating complex tasks and exceptional time management.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date and may face a probationary period. This role requires strong written and oral communication and the ability to work with diverse leadership and teams.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05.
• Knowledge of software packages used in the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with interpersonal relations.

Skills

Time management

Prioritizing duties

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal relations

Job description

Incumbent provides administrative and program support under general supervision, is able to exercise independent judgement to accomplish tasks of considerable difficulty and responsibility along with special technical duties. The position requires advanced office automation proficiency, specialized knowledge of Quality Assurance workflows, and substantial independence in coordinating complex administrative functions.

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;
• 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.

To qualify for this position

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.11/06/2026

Specialized Experience

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of software packages used in the organization to perform major duties, Expert knowledge in time management and prioritizing duties daily. Ability to cope with a variety of simultaneous unrelated tasks and deal with frequent interruptions, demanding change of focus while remaining task and deadline oriented, Possess strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal relations, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals, up to and including leadership, and is effective in obtaining support for program implementation and maintenance.

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:

• Administration and Management
• Clerical
• Project Management
• Technology Management

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements

Regular and recurring work is mostly sedentary involving sitting at a desk, although the position requires the ability to move from one geographic location of the facility to another. The incumbent works with a computer screen and keyboard. Some physical effort such as standing, walking, bending or prolonged sitting may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to walking to outlying areas. The work places no special physical demands on the employee.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.