Program Support Assistant

This position is located within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, VAMC Martinsburg, West Virginia, and is the primary administrative transcription support for the department. The incumbent of this position also provides support within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service and will also be called upon by the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services, Laboratory Manager, Administrative Officer, and Supervisors to assist with projects.

**Qualifications:**
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/09/2026. 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: Skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of procedural or factual nature. Advanced knowledge and skills in operating computer software, to include the ability to extract information from one document into another, format text, merge documents; track finances, and prepare reports. Knowledge of administrative concepts, principles, and practice sufficient to perform duties independently. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business involving established policy or routine matters without referring to the supervisor. Maintains a variety of files for administrative and professional activities 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/.