Administrative Officer-(DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)

Summary

The Administrative Officer (AO) is the principal nonclinical administrative authority for a large, complex clinical service comprised of multiple diagnostic imaging modalities/programs and administrative support sections.

Duties

The AO provides expert advisory services and executes all administrative functions across budget, procurement/contracting, human resources administration, program/operations analysis, policy management, and quality/performance improvement. Duties include but not limited to: Provides authoritative advice and counsel to the Service Chief and leadership on administrative operations, policy implementation, resource planning, and workflow/process issues; prepares briefings, decision papers, and position statements. Interprets agency/network/facility policies and regulations, identifies operational risks and constraints, and recommends solutions to complex administrative challenges; participates in planning councils, committees, and workgroups. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday 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#: Administrative Officer-(DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING)/PD13459-0 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/13/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-07 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: comprehensive experience with administrative functions within an office; experience as a dependable reliable employee meeting deadlines and working well under pressure, experience with budget formulation and fiscal management skills; experience with contracting functions and managing procurement; assisting with human resources functions such as recruitment, position classification, position management, etc.; retaining procurement records and reconciliations, experience with analytical skills to guide operational improvement projects and computer skills, experience demonstrating eagerness to prioritize and organize large volume of data and provide organized structured reports and maintain excellent record keeping to support changes and comply with policies; excellent written, and spoken communication skills to be effective in collaborative projects which supports organizational goals and strong commitment to excellent customer service and teamwork. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts must be submitted with application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education of successfully completed graduate level education (in-excess of the first year or 18 semester hours) and specialized experience to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: If using education combined with specialized experience to qualify, a copy of your transcript is required. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork 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. Preferred Experience: Comprehensive Administrative Management Experience Budget Formulation & Fiscal Management Skills Procurement & Contract Administration Experience Analytical & Evaluative Skills for Operational Improvement Regulatory Compliance & Policy Interpretation Experience Human Resources Liaison & Personnel Administrative Experience Data Analysis & Reporting Proficiency Communication, Customer Service, & Stakeholder Engagement Skills Selective Placement Factor (SPF) for locations in Puerto Rico- This position includes a skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to -and essential for- satisfactory performance of the job. Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The SPF for this position is: In addition to the English Language Proficiency, you must also be proficient in basic written and spoken Spanish in order to perform the duties of this position. Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as papers, books and files. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. 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