U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 13 hours ago
Program Support Clerk
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $54K/yr
1+ years expThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Program Support Clerk to provide clerical support to the Chief - Administrative Officer and Secretary for the Environmental Management Service at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. The role involves maintaining time and attendance records, advising supervisors and employees on leave issues, and operating the Patient Effects Program.
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Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for the preparation and maintenance of time and leave records for all Environmental Management Service employees
Maintains time and attendance for varying pay plans - types of leave and special pay situations
Verifies the application of the various hours charged on time and attendance reports i.e overtime and compensatory time
Determines the appropriate hours to be charged and types of special pay authorized for employees covered by a variety of pay categories and types of leave
Verifies and is accountable for the accurateness of leave computations
Advises supervisors of discrepancies - points out applicable procedures and minor changes or corrects actions
Provides advice and guidance to employees and supervisors on applicable procedures relating to leave issues including pay entitlements - differentials - holiday rates - premium pay and other regulations
Operates the Patient Effects Program (PEP) in accordance with existing medical center policies
Receives and stores patients effects for patients that are admitted to areas where storage is unavailable or the patient effects are excessive and cannot be stored with the patient
Makes scheduled rounds to the nursing units for the purpose of collecting and/or returning patient personal items
Completes and maintains records and reports with the PEP
Issues and receives uniforms to EMS employees
Maintains uniform cards
Prepares - composes and reviews correspondence prepared for the purpose if obtaining or supplying information
Prepares a variety of material using office automation equipment and related software such as Microsoft and VISTA programs
Initiates employee clearance forms and instructs employees regarding the appropriate process within the medical center
Qualification
Required
Time-In-Grade Requirement: Advancement to positions up to GS-5
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4
Experience maintaining time and attendance records for staff
Strong experience in managing program components or having sole responsibility for a process from origin to completion
Ability to utilize Microsoft products including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
Ability to create spreadsheets and graphs from Microsoft products
Ability to interact in person or via telephone with individuals who may be complaining or angry
4 years of education above high school may substitute for required experience
Combination of specialized experience and education beyond 4 years above high school may qualify
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