Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Part-Time Administrative Assistant in our Oakland office. This vital role supports our mission to serve America's veterans through efficient administrative operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling, and a meaningful career path in public service. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to maintain our high standards of service delivery in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage correspondence, scheduling, and record-keeping using federal systems
- Process veterans' benefits applications and documentation with precision
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and workflow optimization
- Assist with veterans' inquiries via phone, email, and in-person channels
- Prepare reports and maintain compliance with federal regulations
- Support outreach initiatives for veteran community engagement
- Collaborate with case managers on veteran care coordination
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in federal/government setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Knowledge of veterans' benefits programs preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal background clearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Experience with case management systems (e.g., VBA, VBMS)