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Summary This position is assigned to the Suicide Prevention Program in Behavioral Health Service at the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC in Spokane, WA. The incumbent provides program support and coordinates outreach services throughout rural and remote areas of North Idaho, NW Montana and Northeast Washington, to the local community and at Stand Down events in rural and remote areas. Responsibilities Incumbent gathers data, initiates reports, delivers presentations and provides recommendations to the Suicide Prevention Coordinator and/or supervisor to improve program efficiency and effectiveness. Major duties include but are not limited to: Serves as an active member of the Suicide Prevention Program Team. Plans and schedules outreach events and coordinates outreach services to rural areas, organizations, and events. Manages an outreach calendar, tracks outreach events and prepares reports as requested. Provides training and information to VA staff, other federal agencies, and community agencies regarding Suicide Prevention and VA resources. Gathers data, tracks information, provides program support, obtains and organizes files, and retrieves information and numerical data for use in preparing status reports, briefings, and presentations. Assists the Suicide Prevention Coordinator with data reporting, data entry, and development of reports and other documents. Assists in developing data reports requiring some data analysis, compilation, and examination of the methods used in collection. Analyzes records and data collected through the Suicide Prevention Program for detail and accuracy. Leads in the collection and analysis of the data, tracks outcomes, and assists in the development of reports of such. Reviews data and performance monitors being tracked to ensure the usefulness of the data. Tracks local statistics for suicide completions and attempts, including means and other relevant data for local statistics. Incumbent generates and transmits monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) and other relevant programs to access information in the Medical Center Computer System. Preferred Experience: Government Purchase Card holder experience Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-Hoc VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. 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#: Administrative Support Assistant (OA)/PD705300 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Under Requirements: General restriction on movement after competitive appointment 5 CFR 330.50 Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 10/29/2024. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: For GS-6 grade level: 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: Specialized experience includes: Preparing reports, correspondences, researches files, and assembles background information. Plans and schedules outreach events and coordinates outreach services to rural areas, organizations, and events. Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Knowledge of medical terminology. Proficient with office automation such as Microsoft word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Publisher, and ProClarity. Knowledge of services, programs, procedures, and filing practices used in the Medical Center. OR Applicants may substitute education for the experience required for the GS-06 level. As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. Typing Requirement: In addition to meeting experience requirements, applicants for these positions (Office Automation - any grade) must demonstrate a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. 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/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. 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/. Additional Information "Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act." Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.