Who may apply: Current, permanent DFAS employees in the local commuting area in the competitive service, current DFAS VRA employees in the local commuting area, and eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants.

Duties

Serve as the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff providing advice and recommendations on all matters relative to the coordination, integration, and synchronization of staff actions, events, and activities of the office. The incumbent develops plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of daily and long-range projects, actions, and activities involving the Chief of Staff. Develops and establishes methods to improve or expand services, maintaining a critical appraisal of operating reports and budget requests to determine the importance of proposals to maintain or expand office service programs. Exercises control over the daily operating schedule of the Chief of Staff with authority for commitment of the time. Develops and maintains the Chief of Staff's long-range calendar. Directs the administrative operations of the Chief of Staff's office, ensuring the most efficient and effective support is provided to the in the execution of office responsibilities

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-11 specialized experience is defined as: applying knowledge of administrative and management procedures to coordinate a variety of administrative tasks and staff actions, providing recommendations regarding updates to policies, regulations and plans to meet current or changing conditions. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

GS-11 Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html).

Contacts

• Address DFAS - DIR/SITE SUPPORT OFFICE - INDIANAPOLIS 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]