Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Weekend Administrative Specialist in Sacramento. This critical role supports our mission to serve America's veterans by ensuring seamless operations during weekend hours. You'll be part of a dedicated team maintaining essential services while most federal offices are closed. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on veteran care.
This position offers weekend-only scheduling (Saturday/Sunday), federal health insurance options, and retirement benefits. Work in a supportive environment with comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced settings and value precision in administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications and claims during weekend hours
- Maintain secure documentation and electronic records systems
- Coordinate with on-call medical staff for urgent veteran inquiries
- Prepare weekly reports using federal compliance protocols
- Manage weekend visitor access and security protocols
- Support emergency response coordination during off-peak hours
- Train backup staff on weekend-specific procedures
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in federal/government setting
- Proficiency with VA systems (VBA, VISTA) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance
- Strong attention to detail with zero-error tolerance for veteran records
- Weekend availability mandatory (Saturday/Sunday 6am-6pm)
- Experience with HIPAA and federal privacy regulations
- Valid California driver's license