You will serve as an Administrative Assistant (OA) in the SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL.

Duties

You will compile written reports to provide status updates. You will operate automated computer systems to maintain and update electronic records and data. You will answer inquiries of a general nature to make referrals to responsible staff members. You will determine specific action to take to correct discrepancies, errors, or problems following instructions and procedures. You will research rules, regulations, and procedures to resolve questions or issues. You will compose correspondence (e.g., technical reports, presentations) observing proper format, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. You will perform duties as a Command Pay and Personnel Administrator (CPPA) You will ensure all documents and information for personnel and pay support are relayed to the appropriate supporting organization.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Reading and interpreting DoD directives while applying guidelines to military personnel functional areas; 2) Applying principles and concepts of Command Pay/Personnel Administrator (CPPA) duties, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; 3) Operating automated pay and personnel systems for military personnel; and 4) Utilizing software similar to Microsoft Office to produce and edit correspondence and reports; and operating office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners, and other related office equipment. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Contacts

• Address SURFACE WARFARE OFFICERS SCHOOL 446 Cushing Road Newport, RI 02841-1209 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]