Voluntary Services Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) invites applications for a position requiring one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5. The role emphasizes maintaining records, compiling data for reporting, data entry into computerized databases, and managing donation items.

A valid driver's license is required. Applicants should clearly identify duties and hours per week for each position to receive credit for experience, in line with federal qualification standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5, typical duties include maintaining forms and office supplies, compiling data for reporting, data entry into computerized databases, and managing donation items.
• Volunteer experience and flexible duties may be considered as qualifying experience.

Skills

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has adopted the Center for Development and Civic Engagement/Voluntary Service Modernization Initiative which is a new model of organizing and consolidating essential voluntary functions and services to the Medical Center. This streamlined and focused approach moves VHA forward in its continuum of providing comprehensive, compassionate, and coordinated care to Veterans.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-5 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: orders and maintains necessary level of needed forms and office supplies; maintenance of office records and files; Compiles data for reporting purposes; experience inputting data into a computerized database; experience recording and managing physical items such as donation; and utilizing interpersonal communication skills which foster effective working relationships. ???????

NOTE: 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.

***A valid drivers license is required for this position. 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/.

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.