About the Position: This position is with the Defense Health Agency located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The primary purpose is to provide clerical and administrative assistance to the Deputy Commander responsible for directing and managing patient care services within a major medical treatment facility (MTF). Telework: Situational in accordance with agency policy.

Duties

Review correspondence and documents prepared for signature of or requiring coordination by the Commander for conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and special policies of the deputy command. Provide advice and/or instructions to subordinate offices. Compose correspondence on own initiative, based on a knowledge of Commander's views and desires. Make necessary arrangements for travel with DTS experience. Develop briefing materials or presentations for leadership utilizing office automation software (e.g. Microsoft Office). Handle time and attendance issues with automated systems such as ATAAPS and DHMRSI. Perform a wide variety of office management and administration duties to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the office. Manage multiple calendars of senior executives, to include coordinating schedules with attendees, booking meeting rooms, setting up conference calls, distributing invitations, and managing associated documents.

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 Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing administrative support functions in a customer service environment; maintaining and/or editing multiple office calendars, preparing meeting notes and/or status reports; creating and/or reviewing correspondence for grammar, format, and regulatory compliance; and utilizing a variety of automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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. Qualified Typist: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementComputer SkillsOral CommunicationWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DDAAFF DHA NCR MKT-WR NATL MIL MED CTR DO NOT MAIL Bethesda, MD 20889 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk