About the Position: This position is for a Secretary (Office Automation) with the US Army Space & Missile Defense Command, located at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. This position is covered under an alternative personnel system known as the DoD Acquisition Workforce Demonstration Project. This position incorporates former GS-08 step 1 through GS-10 step 10 grade levels and salary levels.

Duties

Serves as personal secretary and office manager for United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Deputy Commanding General for Operations and United States Army Space Command. Keeps the DCG-O informed of daily activities, administrative problems encountered, and the means of resolution by staff personnel. Serves as the primary point of contact for the Deputy Commanding General for Operations’ (DCG-O) calendar with authority to commit. Arranges conferences/meetings hosted by supervisor and other command officials. Performs the full range of administrative and secretarial duties required in support of the DCG-O’s office. Ensures the practices and procedures used by secretaries in subordinate offices are consistent with DA guidance and procedures established for the organization. Plans appointments and meetings according to DCG-O’s priorities, allowing flexibility to accommodate urgent situations regarding changes in programs/budget considerations. Performs research in all known sources or makes necessary contacts to obtain and brief material/information needed by supervisor to enable incumbent to make considered and accurate policy decisions or direct proper action. Reviews all correspondence for clarity, grammar and phraseology desired by the DCG-O and correct format.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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-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 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in preparing, reviewing and maintaining a variety of mission related documents, and composing official correspondence; and providing guidance and assistance to facilitate administrative actions and ensure adequate responses to various management requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NK-02 or GS-07). TYPING PROFICIENCY: In addition to the specialized experience listed above: 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ClericalDecision SupportManages and Organizes InformationTechnical 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 (NK-02 or GS-07).

Contacts

• Address EI-APF-W6EFAA USA SPC MSL DEF CMD/ARSTRAT DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk