Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities in the Department of Defense to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Administrative Support and personal assistant to the Director by performing a wide variety of administrative duties in connection with the management of the office. Located at U.S. Army Material Command, Tooele Army Depot Tooele, UT Learn more about this agency Duties Help Provide assistance or procedural guidance to the directorate and supervisors on recurring issues pertaining to personnel and positions such as awards, recruitment, performance appraisals, position descriptions, etc. Review all outgoing correspondence prepared by personnel of the directorate for spelling, grammatical accuracy, proper format, and for attachment of necessary background material. Coordinate the range of urinalysis program requirements such as physicals, urinalysis testing and makes appointments to meet the required timelines for the appointments and to meet program requirements. Research available guidance (e.g., OPM and Army web sites) for format and other information to assist supervisor with drafting or updating job descriptions. Gather information, develop data, and prepare personnel action requests. Assist director and supervisors in initiating the documentation required for classification reviews. Coordinate access requirements for classified or unclassified keys to give employees access to secure areas. Perform as the Directorates Defense Travel Administrator and is the focal point responsible for managing and providing authoritative guidance concerning the Defense Travel System (DTS). Requirements Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes applying regulations or organizational policies related to recurring personnel actions, travel arrangements or processing; and providing administrative guidance through official correspondence. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration & Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. 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. Help 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command