This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Security Cooperation University (www.DSCU.edu) . The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative assistance, advice and processes to the Deputy Assistant Director/Dean, School of Security Cooperation Studies and supervisors on procedures and processes related to organization personnel, such as clearance procedures, recall rosters, employee orientation and administrative guidance.

Duties

As an ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAM SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-9 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an Administrative Program Specialist in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Director (Dean), and is responsible for providing advice and assistance to the Deputy Assistant Director and supervisors on procedures and processes related to organization personnel, such as, clearance procedures, recall rosters, employee orientation and administrative guidance, etc. Establishes clerical, administrative, and office coordination policies and procedures specific to the organization; assists other staff with related work. Reviews and edits various documents for accuracy, completeness and identifies conflicting information. Provides advice, assistance, and guidance to staff on application of administrative directives and instructions. Maintains a complex system of internal control procedures for tracking documentation and numerous reports. Provides assistance to leadership concerning administrative budget and resource management related to routine matters and/or special projects.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a drug testing position

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-09 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzing administrative programs and assisting in the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures; Reviewing and maintaining organizational records; Providing advice, assistance or guidance, on administrative directives and instructions; and Maintaining a tracking system for correspondence and taskers OR B. I possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or related LLB. or J.D. OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Are you using your education to qualify? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]