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USAJOBS · 1 day ago

Administrative Officer (Mental Health)

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $116K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Veterans Health Administration, and they are seeking an Administrative Officer to support the Chief of Mental Health Service. The role involves managing and directing complex administrative duties, providing essential support to staff, and overseeing budgeting and resource management for the Mental Health Service.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Shares in the joint management relationship of planning and execution of the service

Provides essential administrative support to the professional and administrative staff and coordinates the Mental Health Program with the administrative services of the Memphis VA Medical Center and the Chief of Staffs Office

Has full, direct and delegated responsibility and authority to act for Mental Health Service in all matters relating to the service that do not require a professional clinical decision

Develops the need for and maintains an awareness of available resources, and makes recommendations to management regarding needs, distribution or redistribution of these resources

He/she gathers and analyzes budget needs of the service and supervises all phases of budgeting within administrative requirements

Assembles and compiles budget information and maintains running account of funds allocated and expended in all sub accounts and makes interim adjustments where necessary by applying the basic knowledge and understanding of budgetary policies, procedures, and regulations

Discusses, investigates and responds to employee grievances and dissatisfactions in order to resolve conflicts

Leads in administering programs concerning such matters as equal opportunity, merit promotion, labor management relations, and position management

Prepare recruitment packets and coordinate personnel actions as needed

Ensure processes are in place to keep managers and supervisors informed of organizational updates and program changes

Leads in the analysis, interpretation of other data used in resource planning

Communicates effectively to maintain the integrity, responsiveness, vitality, and effectiveness of the many service level programs

Qualification

Management PrinciplesBudget ManagementProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/22/2026

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

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-11 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications