Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles as an Administrative Specialist. This immediate hire position offers a unique opportunity to serve our nation's heroes while gaining invaluable federal experience. You'll support veteran services with direct impact on community wellbeing in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
Our Los Angeles facility prioritizes rapid onboarding to address urgent operational needs. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and dedication to public service excellence. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible scheduling options, and career advancement pathways within the federal system.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy per federal guidelines
- Coordinate multi-agency communications for urgent veteran assistance cases
- Manage confidential veteran records in compliance with VA security protocols
- Support outreach initiatives for underserved veteran populations in LA County
- Generate weekly operational reports for senior leadership review
- Train temporary staff on VA systems and compliance procedures
- Resolve constituent inquiries within 24-hour SLA timeframe
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in government or regulated industry
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal database systems
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Knowledge of VA regulations and veteran service programs
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Spanish language proficiency preferred for LA community outreach
- Availability for immediate start and flexible weekend hours