About the Position: U.S. Army Public Health Command enhancing Army readiness by identifying and assessing current and emerging health threats, developing and communicating public health solutions, and assuring the quality and effectiveness of the Army's Public Health Enterprise.

Duties

Provide Command Team with travel information, such as per diem, lodging, auto and airline reservations. Prepare routine correspondence, formal correspondence and other documents. Thoroughly reviews correspondence and other work prepared by others for content, correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and appropriate format. Maintain Commander and Command Sergeant Major's calendar and schedule appointments based on needs of the organization. Uses a variety of office automation software in support of the organization Reviews documents prepared by other staff; provides guidance on correspondence; and ensures the accuracy of correspondence prepared by subordinate units Maintain office records of various types that may be needed or will assist in the efficient operation of the office.

Requirements

• This position may require the employee to travel temporarily away from their normal duty station up to 10% of the time for work, training/or conferences.
• Position requires a one year probationary period.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes demonstrated experience serving as a secretary in a department level or higher-level position; preparing administrative documents timely and accurately using automation devices; establishing standard operating procedures for administrative functions; reviewing correspondence prepared by others for accuracy; managing supervisor's calendar; and coordinating travel plans using an automated travel system. Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes demonstrated experience scheduling appointments and coordinating telecommunications for an office staff; preparing a variety of documents and correspondence using multiple types of software applications such as word processing or excel; coordinating travel plans using an automated travel system; and receiving/screening visitors. Proficiency Required:This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Organizational AwarenessSelf-Management Time in Grade Requirement GS-07: 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-06). Time in Grade Requirement GS-06: 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-05).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address M1-W08VAA HQ US ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk