Job Description
Join the mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in El Paso, TX. We're seeking a dedicated Federal Administrative Specialist to support our veteran services division with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. This role offers unparalleled stability and the opportunity to make a direct impact on our nation's heroes' lives.
As a federal employee, you'll enjoy competitive pay, robust health benefits, retirement plans, and paid leave. Our El Paso location provides a vibrant community atmosphere with affordable living and strong cultural ties to both Texas and Mexico.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran benefit applications and documentation processing
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and scheduling
- Maintain secure federal databases with 100% accuracy
- Prepare congressional correspondence and compliance reports
- Train staff on federal regulations and VA procedures
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of veteran case files
- Support outreach events for veteran community engagement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Minimum 2 years federal/government administrative experience
- Proficiency in SF-50 and federal HRIS systems
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Bilingual English/Spanish certification preferred
- Familiarity with FERPA and HIPAA compliance
- Ability to handle sensitive veteran data with discretion