About the Position: This position supports the mission of the Defense Center for Public Health-Aberdeen (DCPH-A) and it is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Perform the full range of administrative and clerical duties for the DCPH-A Director and Deputy Director. Maintain Director's and Deputy Director's calendars and schedules appointments and meetings based upon personal knowledge of the workload and current issues of importance. Disseminate information on behalf of the Director and Deputy Director. Schedule travel arrangements and submit travel vouchers and reports. Exercise confidentiality for all assignments in accordance with required policies, procedures and requirements. Review correspondence and documents presented for Director?s signature for proper spelling, grammar, format, arrangement of material, and adherence to established policies and requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications: SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION) GS-08: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing official correspondence; using automation systems to complete assignments; and maintaining files and/or records.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Minimum Qualifications: SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION) GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing official correspondence; providing instruction on using automation systems; and reviewing outgoing correspondence for accuracy. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Proficiency Required:This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailClericalComputer SkillsWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement for GS-08: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk