ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of organizational functions and structure combined with knowledge of the organization’s mission and problems in order to perform studies and analyses leading to changes/improvement in military performance reporting, in military decorations, and a variety of administrative processes. (2) Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a standardized body of military personnel rules, regulations, procedures and precedents relating to the military personnel reports, awards and decorations program and the military promotion recommendation system; and (3) Knowledge of automated data processing equipment and skill in operations of a computer using a variety of software programs, using a networked computer system and various software packages in a Windows environment. OR EDUCATION: master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the organization’s operations, programs, objectives, functions, structure and procedures, and goals and related functions and resources. 2. Knowledge of basic principles of management and organization, including standardized administrative practices and procedures to conduct studies of administrative work processes to identify, analyze and recommend solutions to increase productivity and accuracy regarding staff actions and administrative processes for the group. 3. Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to gather, assemble and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify changes and trends. Knowledge and understanding of writing, editing, and processing military performance reports, promotion recommendation forms and decorations, both military and civilian. 4. Ability to work under pressure to meet critical deadlines, deal with others effectively, and plan and organize work in an office with multiple priorities and projects while dealing with others effectively. Knowledge and skill to coordinate work of the office with other offices. 5. Ability to use office automation tools and techniques to support office operations; must be a qualified typist. Skill in using a networked computer system and various software packages in a windows environment. 6. Knowledge of grammar, writing, editing practices and style requirements. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the 505th Combat Training Group Commanders Administrative Specialist for military issues such as performance reports, promotion recommendation folders and military/civilian decoration programs.