Administrative Support Specialist

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) under 10 USC 1599f and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of the US Cyber Command and is classified as Professional Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure, located at the Joint Interoperability Test Command (JT).

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and technical support for organizational and automated programs including travel, transportation, supply and equipment management, time and attendance, publications, forms, records, and reports control.
• Serves as the office records, files, publications, and records manager for the Command by managing official files.
• Receives and screens calls, greets visitors, ascertains the nature of inquiries or visits, and refers matters to the appropriate action officer.
• Assembles trips, itineraries, and information papers dealing with personnel, logistics, and mission.
• Responds to suspense requests from both external and internal sources, providing background information, analyses, comments, and recommendations as required.
• Serves as the Management Assistant to the Commander, Joint Interoperability Test Command.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GG-09 level, your resume must describe at least one year of experience demonstrating the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and military service, equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. Qualifying experience includes:

• Providing administrative and technical support for programs such as travel, time and attendance, records management, and office supply management.
• Preparing reports by gathering and analyzing information.
• Coordinating meetings and correspondence for senior staff.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

GG-9 Substitution of Education for Experience: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a Master's, or equivalent graduate degree may substitute for the qualifying experience. If using education to substitute for experience, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Education must be obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: If using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, credentials must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service.
• A three-year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based on mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Moving costs and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized.
• This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position; incumbents must comply with DoD FM Certification Program requirements.
• Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference-eligible candidates in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.