Serves as an Administrative Assistant at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ facility. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Administrative Assistant responsible for performing the full range of procedural and administrative work including planning, managing, directing, coordinating, and executing a broad range of administrative programs and procedures to facilitate accomplishment of directorate operations.

Duties

Performs administrative support and personal assistance to the Director. Coordinates involvement and direction in social, ceremonial, awards, retirements, and other special events/activities for the Director. Responsible for dignitary visits, developing proposed itineraries, instructions, guides, materials and pertinent correspondence. Manages calendars utilizing own initiative, schedules or reschedules mutually convenient times for appointments based upon personal knowledge of the Director's activities, commitments, and current issues of importance. Arranges for conferences and meetings, including such matters as location, dates, attendance list, invitations, room reservations, and notifies attendees of agenda. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0303 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. See Required Documents for more information. Experience: One(1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-06 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. Examples of qualifying specialized experience: Utilize automated system within the organization to input data, trace errors, and perform corrective actions. Analyze data, determine trends, solve routine problems, and recommend courses of action or solutions to meet management needs. Books travel arrangements, submits travel vouchers, and coordinates all travel related administrative requirements. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Physical requirements: (The work is mostly sedentary. No special physical demands are required. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items. Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-7: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-6. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Administrative OperationsAutomated SystemsCommunicationContract MethodologyMinimum Qualifications GS-07 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution) Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The incumbent works in an adequately lighted and ventilated office environment and observes normal safety precautions. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: Yes - as determined by the agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]