SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal office assistant performing various administrative and clerical duties in support of the organization. Performs office automation duties such as word processing in support of the administrative and clerical work. The position is located in a multi-layered organization, with subordinate groups which differ from each other in terms of subject matter, functions, relationships with other organizations, and admin requirements.

Duties

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The individual prepares and reviews various types of correspondence, reports, and documents, including handwritten and electronic drafts. They compile and sign nontechnical correspondence, consolidate information for reports, and gather and summarize information for the supervisor. They proofread and edit documents for grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format. They review and process incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives, and monitor suspense dates. They coordinate the work of the office with other offices and organizations, ensuring formal internal and external coordination procedures are followed. They also receive and answer telephone calls, refer visitors to appropriate staff, and provide follow-up on requests for information. They maintain the supervisor's calendar, coordinate meeting arrangements, and schedule meetings and conferences. They also perform administrative and clerical work in support of the office, establishing, updating, and maintaining office procedures and records. They use multiple office automation software to produce complex documents and perform complex office automation duties independently.

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship is required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

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Position requires a Top-Secret security clearance

This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.

All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

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 here under the heading Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NK-02, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes preparing and proofreading/editing correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and format; maintaining files/records; making and preparing travel arrangements; and preparing various reports, inquiries, and nontechnical correspondence.

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 extensive rules, procedures, operations, functions, and commitments applied to secretarial clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office, such as screening calls and visitors, maintaining supervisor's calendar, preparing, reviewing and editing documents, locating and assembling information for various reports, maintaining files/records, and making and preparing travel arrangements.

2. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports, and transcribed material.

3. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

4. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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

There is no required education nor any substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

This announcement is open with a restricted area of consideration due to the hiring Freeze.

Current Department of Defense employees in the competitive service. This includes Department of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-03 equivalent to a GS-8 to GS-10.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and most recent SF-50 noting position, grade, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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