Program Support Assistant

Job Summary

Position is organizationally under War Related Illness and Injury Study Center (WRIISC), in Psychiatry Service at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.

• Perform clerical and administrative support work for the service.
• Make travel arrangements and submit travel documents for staff members.
• Perform timekeeping duties and maintain automated program‑specific data.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Handle conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively.
• Work independently and as a member of a team.
• Type documents, utilize computers, prepare reports and correspondence.
• Plan, organize and establish priorities while meeting time constraints.
• Schedule meetings, transcribe minutes, gather reports and track actions for committees.

• U.S. Citizen;
  Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient computer skills with Word, Excel, Outlook and other applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience with timekeeping, travel arrangements, and administrative tasks.
• Must participate in seasonal influenza and COVID‑19 vaccination programs.
• Background/security investigation required; may need to complete online onboarding.

Competitive pay, health and life insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, flex schedule opportunities.

Submit application online through the VA job portal: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The closing date for applications is 02/04/2026.