About the Position: Serves as the Secretary (OA = Office Automation) for The Research and Analysis Center (TRAC), Army Futures Command (AFC), by active participation in the management of the office applying a good working knowledge of program responsibilities in resolving procedural and administrative problems relieving the Director of administrative details. The skill of a qualified typist is required.

Duties

Prepare travel orders for personnel within automated travel system such as Defense Travel System (DTS). Attend meetings, take notes, prepares reports. Maintain supervisor's calendar, scheduling appointments based on their interest and commitments. Serves as point of contact between supervisor and staff. Exercises tact and diplomacy in screening callers; determines identity of callers and nature of business, and personally provides information where possible; directs callers to appropriate staff official. Reviews rosters, schedules and other informational material routed through the office and extracts data of interest to Director/Deputy Director. Requests supplies thru proper channels as outlined in current Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• 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 requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 education and/or 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Provide excellent customer service to all incoming calls to screen, route, and determine appropriate action to all inquiries; 2. Maintain a daily electronic calendar of appointments and coordinates the schedule for meetings, AND 3. Prepare and review correspondence, ensuring conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Business Administration. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages. 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)SpeakingTechnical CompetenceWriting Time in Grade Requirement: 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).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address FN-W4AE03 US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk