Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This Administrative Assistant position is located at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Provide support to a Federal Security Director (FSD) and their staff by providing a range of routine administrative support assignments. Support the work of other employees and will contribute to the overall activities of the organization. Answer requests from and provide advice to employees, supervisors, timekeepers, financial management specialists, and human resource specialists on rules, regulations, and procedures relating to pay. Train staff to enter time-card data and assist timekeepers with difficult time and attendance issues. Certify time-cards and corrections each pay period and conducting random audits. Act as a point-of-contact for the National Finance Center (NFC) to resolve employee payroll issues. Conduct the word processing of documents, letters, memos and reports. Collect and organize materials from several sources to support work projects. Develop charts and tables for reports and briefings. Interact with internal staff, typically in more than one organizational unit, to share information or discuss status of tasks/assignments. Work closely with the Human Resource Specialist on pay-impacting personnel actions (e.g., return to duty, leave without pay, and change of work schedules).

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-E Pay Band (equivalent to GS-7/8), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-D or GS-6 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes providing payroll support, AND applying knowledge of at least two (2) of the following: Identifying payroll issues related to time and attendance, pay, and leave; Interacting with staff to exchange information; Preparing, reviewing and modifying documents, letters, memos or reports using word processing software; Compiling, tracking and analyzing data; Developing charts and tables for reports and briefings; OR Coordinating travel and preparing travel orders and vouchers Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address John F Kennedy International / JFK DO NOT MAIL Jamaica, NY 11430 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]