Who may apply:Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference. Position is located in Operations Directorate. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions in DFAS.

Duties

Serves as an Administrative Support Specialist with responsibility for providing a variety of support services/functions to a Deputy Director. Conducts management studies and works individual projects related to the mission, functions, manpower, administrative operations and processes of a Headquarters Office. Utilizes a variety of automated processing software packages such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, etc., to develop, analyze and present statistical data. Provides advice on reports or other administrative requirements placed on the organization and works out arrangements with staff to provide needed information and material. Performs administrative duties to control and provide substantive advice on suspense for staff action/correspondence, maintain records, orders and control of supplies/equipment and prepare briefings and presentations for a Deputy Director. Monitors administrative functions, manpower/personnel requests, work orders, awards and other administrative management services for a Headquarters Office. Develops standardized processes and procedures, provides training and holds regular knowledge sharing sessions for administrative staff of organizations subordinate to the Deputy Director.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Suitable for Federal employment
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• ?Time-in-Grade Requirement: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or higher grade in Federal Service.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service 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.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-07) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying rules, procedures, operations, organization, and functions sufficient to perform administrative support work of the office of a Senior Leader or department head. Experience managing and scheduling appointments; using office automation software; researching, interpreting and applying clerical and administrative regulations, reviewing correspondence to ensure compliance with regulations, grammar, format and special policies for correspondence are followed; advising action officers in subordinate units on such matters as the application of procedures, correspondence and reporting requirements; maintaining appointment calendars, scheduling conferences/meetings, maintaining files, and making travel arrangements; greeting and interacting with visitors to the Senior Leadership. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)

Contacts

• Address DFAS - OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE 8899 E. 56th Street Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]