Job opening: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OA)
Salary: $49 025 - 63 733 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Jun 07 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to manage personnel programs and processes of the organization and serve as a liaison with manpower/personnel/force support offices and key programs managers.
Duties
Manages execution of Publications and Forms Programs and all By-Law Programs.
Performs work regarding planning and organizing all administrative activities and processes for theorganization. Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization.
Manages, prepares and maintains documentation concerning the administrative orders program.
Monitors and directs the control of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
Serves as the resident subject matter expert for all mandated administrative support programs. Integrates a variety of software to produce final products.
Requirements
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
- Incumbent may be required to work weekends during the unit training assembly (UTA) weekend.
- Travel and Relocation Expenses will be Paid in accordance with JTRs and AFMAN 36-606. This is locally funded.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service serving as the primary point of contact for all administrative support programs. Managing the execution of Publications and Forms Programs and all By-Law Programs. Providing guidance and technical assistance to group/wing staff members and/or geographically separated units (GSUs) regarding publications and forms preparation and processing procedures, information privacy, confidentiality, security, disclosure and sharing of information. Determining the propriety of access, release, and disclosure of documentation to the public, ensuring coordination with the Judge Advocate's Office (JA). Experience with defense travel system, drug demand reduction, health care, fitness, purchase card, safety, security, supply, civilian timecard and unit recognition programs; overall administrative and activity room operations; evaluating program efficiency to implement processes to improve programs; assessing manpower authorizations and utilization; ensuring all actions are accomplished and if problems exist, identify other alternatives as needed; independently noting and following-up on commitments made at meetings/conferences; using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to prepare and edit written correspondences and reports; using office automation to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 year of graduated education that is directly related to the work of the position. 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of common clerical practices and office routines. Knowledge of basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, and of standard abbreviations. Knowledge of format and clerical procedures to arrange a variety of material from different sources. Knowledge of personnel documentation and reporting procedures.
2. Skill in integrating a variety of types of software to generate products for a single purpose. Skill in assessing personnel resource requirements.
3. Knowledge of reserve programs and skill in scheduling for requirements. Knowledge of official orders preparation instructions and procedures. Knowledge of civilian time keeping program, procedures, and instructions.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.
5. Knowledge of processes used in the ordering and distribution of forms. Knowledge of administrative and personnel processes.
6. Thorough knowledge of the mission, functions and policies of the organization.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
As a general rule, education is not creditable above GS-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Contacts
- Address MacDill AFB
8011 Tampa Point Blvd
Ste 4
MacDill AFB, FL 33621
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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