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SECRETARY (OA)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
J1 HRO
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Summary

This National Guard position is for a SECRETARY (OA), Position Description Number T5101000and is part of the NJJFHQ, Human Resources Office.

This position is located in tJ1 HRO office at 3650, Saylors Pond Rd, JBMDL. Its purpose is to serve as the personal assistant and principal clerical and administrative support to one or more supervisors.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
01/06/2026 to 01/06/2026
This job will close when we have received 125 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$52,982 to - $68,874 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Dix, NJ
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NJ-12860216-AF-26-02
Control number
853659900

Duties

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As a SECRETARY (OA), GS-0318-6, you will:

  • Receives visitors and telephone calls.
  • Schedules appointments, meetings and conferences without prior clearance based upon personal knowledge of supervisor's workload and current issues of importance.
  • Prepares responses to requests for general information concerning the organization's functions from source material
  • Collect, analyze and provide statistical reports.
  • Makes arrangements for conferences and meetings, including such matters as location, schedule, agenda and attendance list
  • Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, and directives, which may affect the supervisor
  • Reviews outgoing correspondence for proper format, conformance with general policy and procedural instructions, grammar, accuracy and inclusion of necessary attachments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Its purpose is to serve as the personal assistant and principal clerical and administrative support to one or more supervisors. Organization(s) serviced is subdivided into subordinate segments, which are supervised through one or more levels of supervision, or is of limited complexity where extensive responsibility exists for outside coordination. Participates intensively in the management of the office by applying a good working knowledge of the program under control of the supervisor(s) and relieves the supervisor(s) of clerical and administrative support work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Additional Employment Requirements:

-Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

-May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

-Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

-Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

CAT 8, US Citizens

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must possess specialized experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the following duties:

  1. Administrative Support: Experience providing comprehensive administrative support to supervisors or senior officials, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and ensuring efficient office operations.

  2. Communication Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. This includes screening and directing phone calls, greeting visitors, and providing accurate information regarding organizational functions and procedures.

  3. Calendar Management: Experience in managing and maintaining a supervisor's calendar, scheduling appointments and meetings, and adjusting schedules based on workload and priorities.

  4. Document Preparation: Proficiency in preparing a variety of documents, including correspondence, reports, and presentations. Experience in utilizing word processing software to draft, edit, and format documents is essential.

  5. Meeting Coordination: Ability to organize and facilitate meetings and conferences, including arranging logistics, preparing agendas, and compiling relevant background materials.

  6. Correspondence Management: Experience in reviewing and processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring adherence to policy, format, and procedural standards. Ability to draft responses for non-technical inquiries.

  7. Follow-Up and Tracking: Proven capability in maintaining suspense records and monitoring action items to ensure timely responses and completion of tasks.

  8. Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including military personnel, civilian staff, and external stakeholders.

  9. Knowledge of Organizational Functions: Familiarity with the functions and operations of the organization to provide informed assistance and support to supervisors.

  10. Team Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively within a team environment, providing guidance to clerical personnel, and fostering a productive office atmosphere.

Additional Qualifications

  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and any specialized software relevant to the organization.
  • Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines effectively.

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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Telework
The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.

NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade)


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Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview.
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Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active-duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.

Maintain Materials/Office Automation, Personnel Actions/Processing, Program Management, and Qualifications for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

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