Job opening: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT (OA)
Salary: $52 471 - 68 212 per year
Published at: Sep 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in support of manpower/management analysis functions in evaluating and improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of organizations and programs.
Duties
Maintains manpower manning documents and provides management officials with information regarding manning levels and changes to Unit Manning Documents (UMD). Reviews authorization changes requests for required justification and forwards to appropriate authority. Receives changes to the UMD and notifies appropriate officials and follows up with appropriate action.
Assists analysts in conducting work measurement studies and manpower surveys. Applies the objectives and regulations governing staffing standards and allowances to verify existing manpower staffing levels and needs. Compares information to authorized staffing levels to identify unapproved or vacant positions and other similar deviations from established requirements.
Provides advice and assistance to supervisors on aspects of the Air Force manning program. Provides supervisors with information on changes to existing policy and provides them with overall goals and objectives. Briefs operating officials regarding the requirements for conducting studies and overall processes for conducting interviews and collecting data to determine trends in the organization.
Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with coworkers,
related functions, customers, and operating officials. Performs a wide variety of record keeping, updating manuals on policy and directives, reporting, and informational duties in support of the organization's programs, functions, and projects.
Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID. Refer to AFMAN 36-606 for guidance regarding centrally managed positions to determine PCS allowances.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing the knowledge of both standardized and specialized processes and procedures used in conducting work measurement studies for evaluating program operations in order to carry out the more complicated projects assigned. Knowledge of communication methods and techniques in order to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Skill in information gathering techniques such as standard interview or survey. Knowledge of office automation software procedures and function keys to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets. Knowledge of the nature and capability of different software packages and the integration compatibilities among different software types. Knowledge of standard office equipment such as electric/electronic typewriters, copiers, fax machines, and office automation systems to perform substantial range of office automation support.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of technical manpower management methods and organization practices and techniques; manpower data systems to provide ready access to the personnel accounting symbol and manpower data file; and manpower staffing standards for evaluating program operations.
2. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to be able to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports.
3. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
4. Skill in applying data gathering methods to collect factual information, and skill in typing. A qualified typist is required.
5. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data; locate, assemble, and compose information for nonroutine reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; plan; organize work; and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Contacts
- Address Westover ARB
100 Lloyd Street
Westover ARB, MA 01022
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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