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Support Services Specialist (OA) NF-04

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Medical Command
Public Health Command (PHC) - Global Veterinary Medical Practice
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Summary

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This position will be located at Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood, MD) or Defense Health Headquarters (Falls Church, VA).

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Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
06/03/2025 to 06/10/2025
Salary
$70,000 to - $80,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Locations
Aberdeen, MD
Few vacancies
Falls Church, VA
Few vacancies
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
O2NAFAV-25-12744984
Control number
838072800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Plans and carries out assignments related to various program management support functions of the organization such as matters of budget, office automation, logistics, supply, and government purchases.
  • Assists with supply and logistics, general and office administrative functions, correspondence, briefings, special projects and studies, and internal control actions.
  • Creates and manages various databases for information gathering and reporting for evaluation purposes.
  • Serves as the Information Technology (IT) point of contact and provides guidance and support to Army Veterinary Services personnel.
  • Performs work and oversight duties in areas pertaining to the Government Purchase Card Program, event planning, correspondence review and control, as well as other office administrative functions necessary to carry out the mission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • A successful background investigation submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) must be met no later than 30 calendar days after entry on duty or placement in the position for internal candidates.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Progressively responsible work experience that includes a practical application of the above described or related work experience.
  • Must have knowledge of military administrative management policy and procedures.
  • Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner and be able to write.
  • Must know how to design and manage recurring reports and create and manage electronic databases.
  • Must have knowledge of military protocol procedures to plan and execute special events and functions, such as Change of Command ceremonies.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the local commuting area.
Highly Preferred Criteria:
  • Possess a minimum of 12 months experience as a government purchase card holder.
  • Experience working with like systems: US Bank, Joint Appointment Module, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, and Standard NAF Automated Contracting System.

The information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the commuting area? NOTE: Local commuting area is defined as Harford Co, MD or Falls Church, VAand surrounding area within 50-mile radius; in addition to, you are considered eligible if one of the following applies: 1) you live outside of this area and are able to commute to work on a daily/as needed basis, 2) you are able to relocate yourself on your own expenses.

Salary Information:
NF-04 $70,000pa to $80,000pa


PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
  • Note: this position is not authorized for Sunday premium pay and night differential.

Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.

Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
Scheduling Information:
  • Full-Time (40 guaranteed work hours per week)
  • Work schedule to be determined after hire.

Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Conditions of Employment, Physical Requirements, Highly Preferred Criteria, and Integrity Certification.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


Qualified Preference-eligible candidates (i.e. Veteran Preference) meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management first.

If an additional list is required, Non-Preference Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management.

Lastly, if no selection was made off of the previous lists, management may make selections for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications only.

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