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Time And Leave Clerk OA

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System CAVHS

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Summary

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs VA in Little Rock AR with the Nursing Service Line. The purpose of the position is to service as the primary timekeeper for the Nursing Service Line and performs all functions associated with time and leave records.

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Summary

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs VA in Little Rock AR with the Nursing Service Line. The purpose of the position is to service as the primary timekeeper for the Nursing Service Line and performs all functions associated with time and leave records.

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Overview

Help Accepting applications Location 2 vacancies in the following location

Little Rock AR

No matching locations found.

Work site options Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary 40736 - 52957 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 5 Promotion potential: None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0544 Civilian Pay

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type Credentialing Suitability Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number CBST-13099233-27-EAG

Control number 890039200

This job is open to Help Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Career transition CTAP ICTAP RPL Federal employees whose job agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency This vacancy is open to current permanent Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System CAVHS Employees including satellites and CTAP eligibles.

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Duties Help

Duties include but are not limited to

Apply the complicated pay and leave regulations for both Titles 5 and 38 and separate the postingcoding structures for each.

Have thorough knowledge of personnel regulations policies and procedures negotiated union agreements FSLA regulations and OWCP regulations.

Have good interpersonal skills for face-to-face and telephone contacts with employees supervisors payroll accounting section employees staff etc.

Accurately posting coding and recording all pay and leave documents for the correct payment of salary to Nursing Service employees.

Keeping immediate supervisor and alternate timekeepers who perform duties during timekeepers absence apprised of all changes in timekeeping policies and procedures.

Uses MS Word or comparable word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files activating printers inserting and deleting text formatting letters reports and memorandum and transmitting and receiving e-mail.

Responsible for the correct entry into the computer of Request for and Authorization of Overtime. Verifies that overtime in recorded correctly on the time schedule and agrees with the overtime worked before posting on the electronic time and attendance report.

Transfer on-call information from duty schedules into the electronic time and attendance report. Ensures correct computations and remarks for posted pay entitlement for overtime worked earned differentials and reduced on-call hours.

Effectively deals with conflict and conflict resolution.

Develops and maintains productive and cooperative relationships with internal and external groups organizations and other contact management entities.

Responsible for correct posting and recording of employees who are injured on duty and relieved due to the nature of the injury.

Develops records worksheets and procedures necessary to carry out timekeeping functions.

Responsible for initiating and maintaining audits to track leave holiday status etc. on selected employees.

Provides training to nurse managers and supervisors interpreting time-card entries and explaining entitlement to premium pays differentials and their applications.

Uses computers software applications databases and automated systems to accomplish work.

Identifies issues and analyzes information to draw accurate conclusions ensuring careful attention to detail. Dissects problems and information into their meaningful parts and uses logic and judgment to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.

Considers and responds appropriately to the needs feelings and capabilities of others adjusts approaches to suit different people and situations.

Knowledge of filing typing entering data maintaining records taking shorthand and using and completing forms.

Knowledge of compensation concepts principles and practices including pay and leave administration and compensation flexibilities.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 700am - 330pm subject to change based on the needs of the facility.

Virtual This is not a virtual position.

Position Description PD Time And Leave Clerk OAPD04476AR

Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not Authorized

Critical Skills Incentive CSI Not Approved

Permanent Change of Station PCS Not Approved

Requirements Help

Conditions of employment

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

To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959

Physical Requirements The work area is usually an adequately lighted heated and ventilated office of medical facility setting. The work is primarily sedentary although some slight physical effort may be required. The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.

Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.

Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCPAs a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consideryour performance and conductthe needs and interests of the agencywhether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10262026.

Per 5 CFR § 300.604c Advancements to positions up to GS-5 Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-5 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.

TYPING PROFICIENCY This position requires the skills of a qualified typist. In addition to meeting the experience andor education requirements you must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

You may qualify based on your experience andor education as described below

Specialized Experience You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to Maintaining electronic records by using various computer software applications to enter monitor sort calculate and retrieve data and information communicating effectively orally and in writing and ensures confidentiality of information obtained in the course of operations in the work area. NOTE Experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year startend dates AND hours worked per week.

OR Education Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four 4 years of education above the high school level in any field which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. Transcripts must be submitted at time of application..

OR Combination Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an equivalent combination of successfully completed post-high school education beyond the second year and specialized experience as described above which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. Transcripts must be submitted at time of application.

For more information on these qualification standards please visit the United States Office of Personnel Managements website at httpswww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightclassification-qualificationsgeneral-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 httpope.ed.govaccreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information visit httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and AdministrationOperations Security and Preparedness HRAOSP at The Fair Chance Act.

Reasonable Accommodation RA Requests If you believe you have a disability i.e. physical or mental covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan ICTAP and Career Transition Assistance Plan CTAP provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at httpwww.opm.govpolicy-data-oversightworkforce-restructuringemployee-guide-to-career-transition.

Placement Policy The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This vacancy is ONLY open to current permanent Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System CAVHS employees including satellites and CTAP eligibles only.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials e.g. resume supporting documents your responses on the application questionnaire and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position

Arithmetic Mathematical Reasoning Customer Service Flexibility Integrity Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title duties month and year startend dates AND hours worked per week. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Overstating your qualifications andor experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Benefits Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required documents Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action

Resume Requirement Your resume must include the following information Job title Description of duties Beginning and ending date monthyear of employment Average hours worked per week

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter Other 1 Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Time in Grade andor Eligibility Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

An SF-50 showing 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

Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

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. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To preview the application questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099233. The application process is as follows

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date 10262026.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least 3 hours o take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. NOTE Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at httpshelp.usajobs.govfaqapplicationdocumentsresumepage-limit

Agency contact information Elizabeth Geppner Phone 720-968-1840 Email Elizabeth.Geppnerva.gov Address John L McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock AR 72205 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required assessments and documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to responses to the knowledge skills and abilities completion of a work sample andor contact for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

New employee probationary period

Privacy Act

Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service

Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents Help

To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes Resume SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action

Resume Requirement Your resume must include the following information Job title Description of duties Beginning and ending date monthyear of employment Average hours worked per week

The following documents are accepted and may be required if applicable to your eligibility andor qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application such as a copy of your transcript if using education to qualify SF-50s currentformer Federal employees documentation to support Veterans Preference claims or ICTAPCTAP documentation for displaced Federal employees. You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter Other 1 Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice RIF SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action Transcript SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action if applicable for Time in Grade andor Eligibility Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee

An SF-50 showing 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

Award 50s do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade.

Examples of appropriate SF-50s include Within grade increases at the highest grade held or Promotions with an effective date more than one year old or SF-50s at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old.

Veterans Preference When applying for Federal Jobs eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt TP 10pt CPCPSXP or for Sole Survivor Preference SSP in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214s which shows dates and character of service honorable general etc.. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service character of service honorable general etc. and dates of impending separation. Additionally disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans Preference.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

NOTE Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP. It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who during the influenza season work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include but are not limited to VA hospitals and associated clinics community living centers CLCs community-based outpatient clinics CBOCs domiciliary units Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed clinical and administrative remote and onsite paid and without compensation full- and part-time employees intermittent employees fee basis employees VA contractors researchers volunteers and health professions trainees HPTs who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents interns fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements

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. Therefore provide only the attendance andor degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply Help

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position you must complete the initial online application to include the initial online questionnaire and submission of the required documentation specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 1159 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To preview the application questionnaire click httpsapply.usastaffing.govViewQuestionnaire13099233. The application process is as follows

To begin click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume andor other supporting documents.

Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 1159 PM ET on the announcement closing date 10262026.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.

Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least 3 hours o take the USA Hire Assessments however most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later you can re-use your unique assessment link. NOTE Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year in most cases from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at httpssupport-usahire.opm.govhcen-us.

To update your application including supporting documentation During the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account find your application record and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To view the announcement status or your application status httpshelp.usajobs.govhow-to. Your application status page is where you can view your application status USA Hire assessment completion status and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed.

Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF JPG JPEG PNG RTF TXT PDF ODT or Word DOC or DOCX. We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato if available. Other widely available options are Calibri Helvetica Arial Verdana Open San Source Sans Pro Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder

Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at httpshelp.usajobs.govfaqapplicationdocumentsresumepage-limit

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Agency contact information Elizabeth Geppner Phone 720-968-1840 Email Elizabeth.Geppnerva.gov Address John L McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock AR 72205 US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages including all required assessments and documents and the vacancy announcement closes we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete a referral certificates is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

If you are referred for consideration you may be asked to submit additional job related information which may include but not limited to responses to the knowledge skills and abilities completion of a work sample andor contact for an interview. Your resume andor supporting documentation will be verified. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate e.g. on resume or during interview or hiring process gain additional knowledge regarding a candidates abilities and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries

Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Policy

Financial suitability

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Veterans Health Administration

OUR MISSION To fulfill President Lincolns promise To care for those who have served in our nations military and for their families caregivers and survivors - by serving and honoring the men and women who are Americas Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans

The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System CAVHS consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

Agency contact information Elizabeth Geppner Phone 720-968-1840 Email Elizabeth.Geppnerva.gov Address John L McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock AR 72205 US

Visit our careers page Learn more about what its like to work at Veterans Health Administration what the agency does and about the types of careers this agency offers. httpsvacareers.va.gov

Summary

This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs VA in Little Rock AR with the Nursing Service Line. The purpose of the position is to service as the primary timekeeper for the Nursing Service Line and performs all functions associated with time and leave records.

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Overview Help Accepting applications Location 2 vacancies in the following location

Little Rock AR

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Work site options Telework eligible: No Remote job: No Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary 40736 - 52957 per year

Pay scale & grade GS 5 Promotion potential: None

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Work schedule Full-time

Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series 0544 Civilian Pay

Supervisory status No

Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union No

Drug test No

Security clearance Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive NS Low Risk

Announcement number CBST-13099233-27-EAG

Control number 890039200

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