Mission Support Specialist

Qualifications for GS-09 You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience : One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent, performing duties such as: Carrying out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices for assigned program areas; Exercising judgment in selecting and applying available guidelines related to specific problems or issues; Applying practical knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, regulations, and policies related to logistics and procurement management; Identifying situations or issues and choosing the best approach according to established procedures and practices. Education : Have a master’s degree (or equivalent graduate degree such as an L.L.B./J.D.) or two (2) academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level, which is 1 year, may be used to qualify at the GS-09. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. Qualifications for GS-11 You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: Experience : One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent, performing duties such as: Monitoring and advising on a variety of administrative problems or situations (i.e. budget, personnel, travel, space, logistics); Exercising judgment in choosing, interpreting, applying, and modifying available guidelines for adaptation to specific problems or issues; Identifying administrative problems or issues related to logistics and procurement management; Identifying a variety of issues and their factual relationships, analyzing relevant factors and conditions and choosing a course of action from many alternatives. Education : Have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. Combination of Education and Experience : A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level, which is 2 years, may be used to qualify at the GS-11. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. Qualifications for GS-12 Experience : One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent, performing duties such as: Identifying ways to improve or enhance a variety of administrative programs or projects to meet organization objectives; Gathering, interpreting and analyzing the effects of change in laws and regulations to ensure effective and efficient application; Analyzing complex issues and identifying courses of action, modifying standard procedures, and solving a variety of issues related to logistics and procurement management; Researching and evaluating information and precedent cases to provide advice, guidance, and recommend solutions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees : The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service‑connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps volunteers, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non‑competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr