About the Position: This position supports the Joint Pathology Center Director, at the Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, MD. The incumbent will perform a wide range of office administrative functions. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 0730-1630, in a cubicle setting.

Duties

Prepares routine and recurring reports, staff memoranda, information papers and logistical support to regular meetings. Accession cases as required to include accurate assessing, sorting and daily data entry of case materials into the Joint Pathology Information Management System (JPIMS). Prepares correspondence, memoranda, meeting minutes and reports from various systems. Maintain transactional logs on spreadsheets, case files and records in support of productivity and regulatory compliance. Receive and screen incoming calls and visitors. Receive and review correspondence and reports for format, typographical accuracy, conformance with procedural instructions, proper assembly, appropriateness of references, and required background material. Serves as section timekeeper demonstrating proficiency in timekeeping procedures and records retention. Ensures personal compliance with department SOPs, recommends updates to department SOPs as needed and SOP. Performance Improvement Meetings and assist with performance improvement projects. Monitor and response to internal and external surveys. Support development and maintain Director’s calendar and schedule . Coordinator event planning with Director, such events as staff appreciation, awards, holiday parties, and organization photos.

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 Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Qualified typist is required (40 wpm).

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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; 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 performing administrative duties within a clinic and/or hospital setting; utilizing medical terminology; utilizing automated healthcare systems, office automation software and receiving visitors telephonically and in person. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-6). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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: Computer SkillsOral CommunicationTechnology ApplicationWriting 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-6).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DDAAFE DHA-NCR MARKET DO NOT MAIL Bethesda, MD 20889 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk