Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal office assistant performing various administrative and clerical duties in support of an organization normally found in a major command headquarters. Performs office automation support using multiple automated programs and software in support of the administrative and clerical work.

Duties

Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources. Prepares and finalizes various recurring reports, determining and modifying format, content, and frequency requirements. Independently composes and prepares nontechnical correspondence such as requests for information concerning the organization's mission and programs; office procedures; and letters of acknowledgment, commendation, or notification. Anticipates need for information, gathers and summarizes information from files, and systematically prepares material so that it is immediately available for supervisor's needs. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives. Screens incoming mail to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, and directives which may affect the organization, determining which can be acted on personally and taking appropriate action, such as obtaining clarification from originating offices when necessary, preparing a summary for supervisor's information, determining which ones impact/affect subordinate units and ensuring units are informed, and assisting administrative and clerical personnel in interpreting instructions and establishing action required of them. Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits. Based upon detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and operations, determines appropriate action. When supervisor is not available, determines whether important business and high ranking calls and visitors should be referred to another staff member or delayed until supervisor is available, taking telephone messages or making later appointments as appropriate. Personally provides administrative and readily available operational information to callers and visitors upon determination of their rights to receive the information; frequently resolves complaints/problems by interpreting, adapting, and applying guidelines to specific situations/issues; and answers substantive nontechnical requests for information which can be provided based on information from records and files or personal knowledge of the organization. Independently notes and follows-up on commitments made at meetings and conferences by staff members, and maintains supervisors' calendars, coordinates meeting arrangements, and/or schedules meetings and/or conferences. Schedules appointments and meetings, without prior approval, based on personal knowledge of workload and current issues, and coordinates with supervisors as necessary. Based on information provided by supervisors concerning the purpose of meetings and/or conferences and people to attend, makes necessary arrangements such as location, time, contacting participants, and ensuring all required materials and services are provided. Informs supervisors of conflicts, reschedules appointments when it is clear that supervisors will not be able to make all commitments, contacts other people to attend meetings in lieu of supervisors when necessary, and makes calendar available to supervisors and others to minimize conflicts in scheduling. Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization. Develops, establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office. Serves as liaison between the supervisor and subordinate units. Provides advice and guidance to staff in subordinate organizations on administrative, clerical, and procedural requirements and instructions, and responds to fluctuating workloads by shifting clerical staff in subordinate units. 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. Independently plans and performs complex office automation duties requiring different approaches and methods from one assignment to another, such as using different packages to: edit lengthy and complicated reports; collect, select, organize, and provide information; track the status of a number of projects assigned to the organization; and resolve incompatibility problems in transferring text from one software package to another when menu options and specific software instructions are not available.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

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 working knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the organization sufficient to perform nonroutine assignments, such as independently noting and following-up on commitments made at meetings/conferences; shifting clerical staff in subordinate offices to respond to fluctuating workloads; advising other clerical staff on preparing correspondence, requirements for various reports, and interpreting new instructions and procedures. Applying correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and formatting to prepare and edit written correspondence and reports; operating various office automation processing procedures and function keys; operating standard office equipment such as electric/electronic typewriters, copers, and fax machines. 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 extensive rules, procedures, or operations applied to secretarial and clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintaining files/records, making and preparing travel arrangements, locating, assembling and composing information for various reports, inquiries, and nontechnical correspondence. 2. Knowledge of office functions and commitments of supervisor and staff to prepare and review correspondence, to screen telephone calls and visitors, to maintain supervisor's calendar, and to perform other substantive or administrative work of the organization. 3. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. 4. 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. 5. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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.

Education

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst 2903 McGuire Blvd JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]