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Administrative Support Specialist

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.

This position is within the Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of the Mission Support Team (MST), Chief of Staff (CoS) and is located in Alexandria, VA. The incumbent assists the Administrative Officer (AO) with performing management advisory services related to manpower, human resources, resources management, equipment management, space utilization, travel, security, budget, purchases, and records management.

**The January 23, 2017, Presidential Memorandum, entitled "Hiring Freeze", ordered government agencies (including DoD Office of Inspector General) to freeze all hiring of Federal civilian employees.  In an effort to ensure DODIG is best positioned to resume hiring after the hiring freeze expires and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues its plan to reduce the size of the Federal Government's workforce, DODIG will continue its recruitment efforts (post job vacancy announcements, evaluate and screen applicants, interview, etc.).  NO EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED UNTIL RESOLUTION OF THE HIRING FREEZE, or the position qualified for a hiring exemption pursuant to OMB guidance. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this process. * *

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/10/2017 to 03/23/2017
Salary
$54,972 to - $86,460 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 09 - 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
1 vacancy
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Less than 5% of work time will require travel
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
11
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
D-DoDIG-1925774-17
Control number
465613000

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Duties

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The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position.

·         Assists the AO in formulating, justifying, and executing the annual administrative budget, which includes monies for equipment, supplies, services, publications, magazines, training costs, and any projected building renovations.

·         Serves as one of the Property Accountability Officers for accountable property, maintains required controls and records, and conducts or oversees inventory in accordance with applicable policy and regulations.

·         Maintains the calendars for the CoS and/or Deputy CoS; schedules meetings, interviews, teleconferences, and video teleconferences; and coordinates conference room reservations.

·         Assists the AO with serving as liaison for human resources and manpower matters by maintaining a close working relationship with human resources specialists.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship or National
  • Background Investigation
  • Suitable for Federal Employment
  • Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)


Background or Security Investigation: Position has been designated as Non-critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

The incumbent of this position is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL:  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:  Utilizing administrative policies to provide technical and administrative support to office. Applying technical procedures relating to budget, training, travel, property and supply. Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documents and reports to ensure accuracy of grammar and format and compliance with relevant policies in written products. Analyzing and verifying data and producing reports to perform tasks budget, training, travel, time and attendance and other administrative areas. Using MS Office and automated systems used for budget, training, travel, time and attendance and other administrative areas, and to prepare electronic mail, correspondence and spreadsheets. Working with all levels of management and staff to coordinate work and provide information.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: A Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL:  One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required:

Specialized Experience is defined as: Initiating and managing administrative support functions; serving as a human resources liaison to include human capital planning and management; drafting personnel actions and awards; correspondence control; reconciling financial data and generating ledgers to monitor budget to include annual budget and quarterly updates; identifying and recording training opportunities, resolving the travel system issues/inquiries for component personnel; finalizing documents using software applications such as electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, spreadsheet, database and graphics; and managing office inventory to include equipment and supplies. Initiate the evaluation of operating procedures, administrative controls, and report systems to develop or improve work processes; and using IT systems, to include MS Office; SharePoint; timekeeping systems, personnel systems, and travel systems.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

  • Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
  • A two year probationary or trial period may be required.
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • Recruitment incentives are not authorized.
  • Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 85 or are placed into the middle quality level category of "Highly Qualified" under category rating procedures, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below:

  1. Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates minimum experience and/or training only based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
  2. Highly Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates full-performance level experience based on responses to occupational questionnaire.
  3. Best Qualified Category. Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates experience as an expert in the field or recognized as a senior specialist, team lead, etc.

The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:

·         Knowledge of policies and procedures governing human resources management, office administration, budget, manpower, management programs, and property accountability.

·         Knowledge of management principles, practices, methods, and techniques.

·         Knowledge of agency structure, mission, functions, goals, objectives, strategic plan, programs, key personnel, and lines of authority.

·         Ability to analyze and measure the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of administrative programs and develop recommendations for improvement.

·         Ability to perform independent studies to evaluate procedures/processes.

·         Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

·         Ability to interact with civilian senior officials and high-ranking military personnel.

IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING.

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