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SECRETARY (OA)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
USPFO
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SECRETARY (OA), Position Description Number T5100000 and is part of the OH USPFO, National Guard.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal office assistant, performing various administrative and clerical duties in support of the supervisor and may support the deputy or #2 official. Performs office automation duties in support of the administrative and clerical work.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
08/14/2025 to 08/29/2025
Salary
$52,132 to - $67,776 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Columbus, OH
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
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
OH-12778474-AR-25-262-T5
Control number
843372900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current on-board Title 5 Federal Employees in the Ohio National Guard (SF-50 required).

Duties

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As a SECRETARY (OA), GS-0318-7, you will perform the following duties:

1. Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring personal and executive correspondence, reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources. Routinely composes non-technical correspondence, such as office procedures, requests for information concerning the organization's programs, letters of acknowledgment, commendation, or notification. Develops standard or form letters for responding to inquiries and requests for information. Prepares one-of-a-kind reports from information in various documents, reading correspondence and reports to identify relevant items. Proofreads/edits correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format. Independently consolidates and finalizes information for various reports in accordance with established reporting procedures and informs supervisor of important matters and deadlines. Anticipates need for information, gathers and summarizes information from files, and prepares material/documents for supervisor's use in responding to inquiries, recognizing which information is, or is not, relevant to issue at hand. Explains reporting requirements and arranges with subordinate officials for the collection and submission of data. Signs routine correspondence of a non-technical nature in the supervisor's name or in own name as secretary to the supervisor.

2. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, reports, and other materials submitted for the Commander's signature. Receives and screens all publications, regulations, and directives directed to the Commander and brings to the Commander's attention those elements affecting the Commander's area of jurisdiction; specifically indicating procedural changes and furnishing all related materials. Screens incoming mail to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally. Establishes and monitors suspense dates and brings to supervisor's attention those that cannot be met by requested date or when there is a conflict. Consolidates reports submitted by subordinate units and reviews outgoing correspondence prepared by others for procedural and grammatical accuracy, conformance with general policy, and factual correctness. Advises the writer of any deviations or inadequacies. Responsible for extensive, formal internal and external coordination of the work of the office with the work of other offices and recognizes the need for such coordination in various circumstances. Advises secretaries in subordinate organizations concerning such matters as the information to be provided by the subordinate organizations for use in conferences or reports.

3. Receives telephone calls, greets visitors and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits, screening those that can be handled without supervisor's help. Places both local and long distance calls for Commander or staff personnel. Monitors visitors including general officers, distinguished Air Force and Department of Defense (DoD) visitors, members of Congress and Congressional representatives, foreign dignitaries, high ranking personnel from other government agencies, and to the general public and reports such visits to the Commander. Based on detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and operations, refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff or office. Personally handles many matters and answers substantive non-technical requests for information which can be provided based on information from records and files or personal knowledge of the organization. Receives requests for information, advises when the material can be furnished, and provides status of reports, suspense dates for matters requiring compliance, and similar information. Determines which of established alternatives to use to resolve complaints/problems. Provides follow-up on requests for information.

Performs other duties as assigned.

*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5100000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • A qualified typist is required.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6). Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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).

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):

  • Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
  • Interpersonal Skills

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