Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 2 years and cannot be made permanent. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of 6 years.

Duties

Serve as confidential assistant and primary Secretary to the Commander, Deputy Commander, and Chief of Staff at the Blue Grass Chemical Activity (BGCA). Support the Command and Staff with a wide variety of administrative services. Screen calls and visitors for the Commander, Deputy Commander, and Chief of Staff. Prepare a variety of routine correspondence in accordance with Army Regulation 25-50, or other designated guidance. Serve as liaison between the Commander and other offices. Prepare and consolidate information for special events, ceremonies, and Town Halls. Inputs time and Attendance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 2 years.
• Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• May be required to participate in Chemical Incident or Mishap Response and Assistance (CIMRA) situations and serve on teams dedicated to controlling CIMRA situations after being trained for the particular duty involved.
• 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.

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 EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleReinstatement 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 (GS-07): One year of specialized which includes: Performing administrative and clerical duties such as office automation software; Managing Supervisor's calendar; Coordinating travel arrangements to include preparing travel orders/vouchers utilizing an automated system, such as Defense Travel System (DTS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-06. Specialized Experience (GS-08): One year of specialized experience which includes: Screening calls and visitors; Reviewing requests for information; Organizing material for meetings or conferences; Reviewing correspondence in accordance with established directives or guidelines; Maintaining various types of official records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-07. Specialized Experience (GS-09): One year of specialized experience which includes: Directing calls and visitors; Responding to requests for information; Preparing material for meetings or conferences; Preparing correspondence in accordance with established directives or guidelines; Establishing various types of official records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-08. 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 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-08: 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). Time in Grade Requirement GS-09: 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-08).

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 GT-W6ER02 US ARMY CHEMICAL MATERIALS ACTIVITY DO NOT MAIL Richmond, KY 40475 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk