This National Guard position is for a ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA), Position Description Number D1263000 and is part of G4-SMM, Nebraska Army National Guard. ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TILL FILLED, FIRST REVIEW WILL BE 20 SEP 2023, WITH A REVIEW EVERY 7 DAYS THEREAFTER

Duties

As a ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA), GS-0303-7, duties include: (1) Advises regarding the practical and technical aspects of office administration, to include budgeting, purchasing, supply, personnel, word processing, and files management; and performs staff support work in each of these areas. (2) Updates the office's supply sources; purchases supplies, equipment, and services through open market purchase by blanket agreement, cash or field purchase order, or similar methods; processes and tracks purchase documents; (3) Collects data for the office-operating budget, reviews submissions for proper format and compliance with budget requirements, and consolidates material into an annual office budget. Sets up controls to monitor expenses during the year; and recommends budget adjustments including restructuring budget allocations or work plans to deal with changing situations such as varying costs for equipment parts, or services, and changes in the availability of funds. Maintains and transfer funds between several unrelated appropriated fund accounts and several revolving fund accounts. The accounts are subject to different regulations and procedures. (4) Serves as the Records Management Coordinator for the organization. Ensures subordinate activities maintain official files in accordance with regulatory and published guidance. Provides instructions to personnel to ensure that the records program is executed properly. Provides for control of classified documents for the organization. Insures that documents are properly logged and safeguarded. Tracks virtually all financial, personnel, supply, and other administrative transactions as the documentation flows through the office in both electronic form and on paper. Maintains and revises the office filing system. (5) Collects maintenance and/or logistics program information from personnel, enters it into electronic or manual information systems, and searches for it as requested; schedules use and maintenance of computer equipment; enters and retrieves information from a variety of systems; and helps field office employees to use the various computer systems. (6) Serves as the focal point for all personnel actions in the organization. Initiates personnel actions as needed to include performance evaluations, standards, job announcements, and SF-52 actions. Maintains a register of pending actions and suspense dates. Completes requests for personnel actions; distributes forms and instructions for annual performance ratings; and ensures timely, proper completion of all personnel documents. Reviews documents for accuracy, format, and compliance with applicable regulations. (7) Accomplishes travel arrangements for the office to include travel and hotel reservations, travel orders, and coordinates visits. May serve as the travel account program manager. Reconciles un-liquidated obligations to maximize funds utilization and may serve on the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). (8) Prepares and monitors appointment/delegation letters and other additional appointments for all subordinate activities. Maintains an official file of all appointments and makes recommendations for changes or deletions based on personnel or policy changes. Prepares and distributes appointments and other duty assignments. (9) Coordinates joint directorate inspections such as NGB, Army IG, and Army Audit Agencies, and other external agencies. Assists in the development of inspection schedules, coordinates with managers, develops inspection areas through analysis of previous inspection results, and highlights known vulnerabilities and problem areas. Maintains historical records on all previous external inspections. (10) Assists in the development of policy letters, which may require researching applicable directives from higher authority, to ensure that no conflict will result from issuance of new policy. Coordinates draft policy with other staff directorates prior to submission for final review and approval. (11) Work requires general knowledge of the maintenance and/or logistics mission and functions of the office; and understanding of how the office's various administrative services relate to one another and to the office's mission. Work also requires broad understanding and detailed procedural knowledge of budget, purchasing, personnel, and information processing functions of the office. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory
• Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 & 2 DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard. AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: Maximum: E9; Minimum: E1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised. Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted MOS: 25B 36B 42A 51C 88M 88N 89A 89B 92A 92F 92Y Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields ot be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment. Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - [email protected]; 402-309-8145. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.

Education

Education:
Completion of 2 academic years of education in an accredited college or university will satisfy the requirements for GS-4 positions. Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions.

Contacts

• Address NE SMM 2433 NW 24th Street Lincoln, NE 68524 US
• Name: Jon Sronce
• Phone: 402-309-8173
• Email: [email protected]