Program Support Assistant

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative and clerical support for the Social Work Service Medical Foster Home (MFH) and Specialty Section. The incumbent manages office operations, coordinates program activities, and ensures compliance for Veterans and caregivers in the MFH Program. ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) Social Work Service (SWS) Dallas, Texas.

**Qualifications:**
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/10/2026. 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-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: managing large electronic databases; preparing correspondence, updating forms, improving and creating processes; developing and writing local policies and practices; using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques; multi-tasking complex assignments and time sensitive deadlines; working with leadership in other services/departments; approving travel requests and expense reports; and working with human resources. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years of education beyond high school level. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) 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/.