Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland as a vital Administrative Specialist supporting our mission to serve veterans. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a federal setting. We value diversity, integrity, and excellence in public service.
Responsibilities
- Manage correspondence, records, and document processing with strict adherence to federal regulations
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to department heads and veteran service teams
- Coordinate scheduling, meetings, and logistics for high-priority initiatives
- Utilize federal systems (e.g., VA-VISTA, SharePoint) for data management and reporting
- Process travel authorizations, expense reports, and procurement requests
- Serve as primary liaison between veterans and internal departments
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, FOIA, and other federal policies
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (per federal regulations)
- Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in government or regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Secret clearance eligibility or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Knowledge of federal procurement procedures and records management
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field preferred