Program Support Specialist

Only experience and education obtained by 11/29/2024 will be considered. In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification. Minimum Qualification [GS-7]: I possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-5 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: performing a wide variety of administrative and program functions which may include providing services related to immediate administrative functions of limited scope, or obtaining information about work procedures and processes; provides general information and assistance to office staff and management, particularly in the areas of procurement, property management, policy adherence, travel, training, time and attendance, and records management; serves as a timekeeper for an organization; and assists with space assignments, equipment, phones, and check-in and exit clearance processes for assigned employees. OR I possess at least one full year of graduate level education in Business Administration or Finance or directly related field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of this position. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR I possess Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on (1) Class Standing, (2) Grade-Point Average, or (3) Honor Society Membership. (1) Class Standing: Upper one-third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses. (2) Grade-Point Average: A grade point average of (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on the official transcript or as computed based on four years of education, or computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; -or- (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 0 (B+ or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final two years of the curriculum. (3) Election to Membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society: Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies. Freshman scholastic honor societies cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position. Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. Minimum Qualification [GS-9]: I possess one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-7 in the Federal service. Specialized experience may include: providing administrative guidance and completing assignments in procurement, property management, policy adherence, travel, training, time and attendance, fleet, and records management; manages space assignments and equipment for the check-in and exit clearance process for assigned employees; provides information to accurately execute the budget and assist with tracking for presentation and providing other financial reports; and utilizes analytical techniques to conduct review of current administrative operations, analyze workload, workflow, and productivity data. OR I possess a master’s or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B or J.D,. if related, with major study in Business Administration or Finance or directly related field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this work. NOTE: Transcripts required. OR A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement. 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. Time In Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet both eligibility and qualification requirements for the position of interest by the closing date of the JOA. Specifically, i. Area of Consideration. ii. Time-in-grade (TIG) requirements as specified in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. iii. Time after competitive appointment as specified in 5 CFR 330.502. iv. Qualification requirements outlined in OPM’s Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions or for Federal Wage System (FWS), wage grade positions, applicants are evaluated using the OPM Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations and the job element examining method Your SF-50 will be used to confirm you meet all requirements Promotion Potential: This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed represent the full performance level of GS-9. At lower grade levels, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-7/9. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. The selectee may be promoted without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
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