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Support Assistant (Office Automation) NF-03

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
DFMWR - Support Services Division
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Summary

This position is located at Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, Illinois

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Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/08/2025 to 07/22/2025
Salary
$40,700 to - $46,600 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Rock Island, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Typical Schedule may consist of Monday through Friday, from 0730 to 1600 hrs.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
O1NAFBG-25-12759133
Control number
840286000

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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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  • Perform a variety of clerical and assistant work in support of the work of the organization. Receives and reviews incoming mail, and makes proper distribution of mail ensuring the security of sensitive/secret materials.
  • The incumbent is the central source of information with regard to certain functions necessary for the efficiency of operations, such as automation support, telecommunications, document processing, mail, and timekeeping.
  • Under general supervision, uses knowledge of the organizations programs, policies, procedures, precedents, and regulatory guidelines, and exercises independent judgment in providing this administrative support to a program management organization.
  • Help desk functions involving customer automation support by receiving calls, answering technical questions and making referrals for assistance as necessary. Prepares a variety of admin reports, technical correspondence, written documents, or graphs.
  • Searches files, records, makes contact with individuals from within/outside the organizations for required information. Operates a vehicle to transport mail. Completes trip tickets/maintenance service records. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier I background investigation.
  • A yearly physical is required.
  • Must be able to lift and carry packages, weighing, on occasion, up to 70 pounds assisted.

Qualifications

Standard Qualifications:

  • Must have experience performing work consisting of standard and nonstandard assignments involving different and unrelated steps, processes, and methods. A knowledge of rules, operations, and practices of the job is required.
  • Must possess a driver's license and be able to lift and carry packages, weighing, on occasion, up to 70 pounds.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must be able to operate office automation equipment and prepare and edit documents.
  • Must have knowledge of computers and telecommunications devises.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Resume MUST reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and Licenses MUST be uploaded to the document section.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Initial Cut-Off Date:

  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
Area of Consideration:
  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Local (within a 50-mile commuting radius of Rock Island, Illinois. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:30 pm EST by 07/22/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
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.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) 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.
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: 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.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • 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)

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