Office Support Assistant - NK-0303-03 (Alaska)

Full TimeAK-FORT GREELYYPG
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Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship

Career Category

Other

Job Summary

The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement. The chosen candidate will serve as an Office Support Assistant supporting Cold Regions Test Center, Test Operations Division located at Ft. Greely, Alaska.  A selection will be made soon after the closing date. Selection of this position will be made at the NK-0303-03 (GS8).

This position is subject to ATEC’s Administrative Assistant (I) control point. The base pay with locality will be set no higher than $76,968.  Alaska (other) receives and additional 3.5% COLA that will be added on to the final salary.

*There is NO immediate pay change with a reassignment if the employee is currently an NK-03 in AcqDemo.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as an office manager and personal administrative assistant to the U.S. Army Cold Regions Test Center’s (CRTC) Chief of Test Operations Division. Incumbent provides advice and recommendations to the Chief on all matters relative to the coordination, integration, and synchronization of actions, events, and activities; and is responsible for the performance and coordination of all administrative management, and procedural functions, throughout the organization.

As an Office Support Assistant you will:

  • Authors, reviews, and edits correspondence; channels through the appropriate staff of the division; and submits releases to other agencies, organizations, or officials.
  • Performs all administrative matters, to include receiving and screening incoming information in the form of electronic mail, facsimiles or written correspondence and attending meetings to make a record of desired actions.
  • Utilizes varied functions of office automation software (e.g. electronic spreadsheets, electronic mail, calendar, graphics software, etc.) to create, edit, and manipulate files/reports and information necessary to produce correspondence, forms, reports, and audio-visual aids for briefings.
  • Serves as the alternate Government Purchase Card holder for the entire organization.
  • Serves as an alternate Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) timekeeper.
  • Serves as Key Control Custodian for all downrange gates/facilities, including the barracks rooms at Bolio Lake.
  • Responsible for access control to the Bolio Test Complex via remote control of compound gates.
  • Ensures barracks are properly maintained and all linen is accounted for and cleaned via quartermaster laundry when needed.
  • Submits work and services orders for the entire organization.
  • Receives visitors and telephone calls from various departments of the Federal Government, private industry, universities, and foreign governments.
  • Makes all necessary arrangements for travel both in and outside of the continental United States for members of the division. Prepares orders; notifies organizations and officials to be visited; and checks schedules. Makes transportation and housing reservations; arranges for car rentals; keeps in touch with supervisor while away; and submits travel documents and trip reports within required timeframes.

Job Qualification

In order to qualify, you MUST meet the education and/or experience requirements described in the OPM Requirements. 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.

You must meet the experience/proficiency requirements below and the Clerical and Administrative Support Positions Qualification Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Your Resume:

· Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

· If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

· For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

· For additional information see:  What to include in your resume https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/. 

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes experience in clerical duties utilizing computer software such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel and reports.

Proficiency Requirement: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Administrative Skills (Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Oral and Written Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Conditions of Employment

  • You must obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • This position may require occasional TDY up to 5%.
  • Must be a qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • This announcement uses the direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Working Conditions: Performance of duties may include extended periods of outdoor work in extreme natural cold, tropic, and desert environments. Work takes place at remote/isolated locations in temperatures ranging from -70°F to 140°F and includes high winds, high humidity, torrential rain, fog, snow, ice, blizzard conditions, and dust/sandstorms. Exposure to potentially harmful plants, animals, and insects which occur naturally in these environments is possible.
  • 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.
  • One-year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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 Career Program (CP) 51 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Incentives may be authorized.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • ATEC’s recruitment, hiring, and promotion programs are conducted in accordance with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulatory guidelines, which ensure the protections and equal consideration of all members and applicants.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% Travel