ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Major duties

• Monitors administrative functions, manpower/personnel requests, work orders, awards and other administrative management services for the Operations Headquarters and as directed.
• Implements and disseminates approved administrative policies and procedures.
• Studies, analyzes, and evaluates various administrative regulations, procedures, and policy directives to determine applicability of current guidance.
• Provides technical guidance to supervisor and other operations headquarters staff pertaining to current administrative issues.

Qualifications

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-7) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: applying interpret administrative policies and regulations, and provide authoritative guidance to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Experienced in monitoring and coordinating administrative management services, including manpower and personnel actions, supply/equipment allocations, work orders, and award programs. You may qualify for consideration if meeting specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements.