Secretary (OA) GS-0318-8/9
Full TimeUT-DUGWAYDPGEligibility Requirements
US Citizenship
Career Category
Other
Job Summary
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment)
POSITION: Secretary (OA) GS-0318-8/9
ANNOUNCEMENT: ATEC-DPG-02651
FULLTIME/ Permanent
OPENING DATES: 1/18/2024 – 1/29/2024
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All U.S. Citizens
SALARY: $54,292 - $77,955 per annum.
(Salary displayed includes pay from A GS-8 step 1 to a GS-95 Step 10)
WHAT IS ATEC?
ATEC is the Army’s independent test and evaluation organization. We are a team of Civilian and Military personnel working together to provide America’s Military with the best equipment to win and return home safely. At ATEC, we have a saying: If a Soldier rides, wears, shoots, or deploys it, we test it. ATEC is at the forefront of testing and evaluating technologies of the future from autonomous aerial/ground vehicles to hypersonic weapons. Each day, top scientists and engineers test and evaluate cutting-edge equipment. Our workforce is highly technical and skilled, comprised of more than 8,500 military, civilian, and contract personnel. Engineers, scientists, technicians, researchers, and evaluators work with innovative, advanced technologies in 24 testing and research locations across the U.S. States and around the world. If you are a civilian who wants their work to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information on ATEC, salary, benefits, etc., see: https://www.atecciviliancareers.com.
PLACE OF WORK:
Dugway Proving Ground is seeking applicants with an administrative background to work in the Commander's Office on Dugway Proving Ground, UT. Dugway Proving Ground is approximately 50 minutes from Tooele, Utah, and 90-minute drive from Salt Lake City, Utah. Dugway offers affordable on post housing as well as subsidized commuter van transport. Contact the Relocation Program Manager at 435-831-2260. For more information about Dugway's beautiful terrain and community go to our website at https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/. Normal working hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.
This position is being advertised at both the GS-8 and GS-9 levels. If selected at the GS-8 level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next level once all conditions for advancement have been met. This includes but is not limited to 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level, meeting Time-in-Grade, and having an acceptable work performance. Management may select from any level for which this position is advertised and for which the applicant is qualified.
The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command is posting this advertisement for the subject position above under the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) Direct-Hire Authority.
The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command has various incentives that may be available for highly qualified candidates. These include Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, Student Loan Repayment, and Credit for Leave Accrual. Incentives may be authorized IAW agency policy.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. For more information on PCS, click https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/faqpcs.cfm . When you perform a Civilian PCS with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
Job Responsibilities
•Maintain electronic calendars and arrange appointments for the Commander of Dugway Proving Ground, the Command Sergeant Major, and the Chief of Staff.
•Prepare and disseminate correspondence and administrative documents using Microsoft Office programs.
•Leads the development and updates of administrative procedures and policies for the WDTC.
•Maintains office files and ensures that are compliant with applicable regulatory guidance.
•Maintains office publications and directives, ensuring they are current and updated periodically.
•Responsible for administrative office functions of the Command Office.
•Coordinate travel arrangements, authorizations, and vouchers for organizational personnel.
•Review correspondence or other documents for correct formatting, grammar and punctuation.
•Timecard entry, quality control and assistance.
•Provides training to subordinate organization admins within the organization.
•Screen calls and visitors to determine appropriate action.
If selected at the GS-8 level, you will work under closer supervision and some aspects of the work will be developmental in nature until you reach the full performance of the position.
Job Qualification
U.S. Citizens who meet the minimum qualification requirements for the following series:
Specialized Experience
EXPERIENCE: In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.
Specialized experience for the GS-8 level: One year of specialized experience: 1. using a personal computer and computer programs to type a variety of documents, such as memorandums, letters, reports and e-mails; 2. utilizing knowledge of proper formats, grammar, spelling and punctuation to review documents for others; and 3. scheduling and making appointments for others. 4. Serving as a timekeeper. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07 or equivalent).
Specialized experience for the GS-9 level: One year of specialized experience: 1. using a personal computer and computer programs to type a variety of documents, such as memorandums, letters, reports and e-mails; 2. Training others on proper formats, grammar, spelling and punctuation for various written documents; 3. scheduling and making appointments for others using a variety of virtual platforms such as Outlook, MS Teams, etc.; and 4. communicating with civilian and military leaders; 5. Experience auditing timecards for compliance and identifying training needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08 or equivalent).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED. You will be evaluated based on your level of competency in the following areas:
•Technical competence in administrative procedures.
•Managing and organizing information and schedules.
•Computer-based office automation.
•Records management.
•Ability to teach others.
•Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
•Problem Solving
•Editing and formatting documents
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described above. If your resume includes a photograph/inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility/qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours 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 incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ . You will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application will be used to determine eligibility and qualifications for this position. If determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Conditions of Employment
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
A trial/probationary period may be required.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Multiple selections will be made from this announcement.
Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Position requires incumbent to be able to type 40 words per minute (may self-certify).
Travel Requirements
Up to 10% Travel
QUESTIONS or issues please send us a message with the vacancy announcement URL, position title, and location to:
rebekkah.g.young.civ@army.mil