ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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 Administrative Support Specialist providing direction, organization, plans and performing various administrative duties for the 673d Air Base Wing.

Major duties

Serves as Administrative and Program Evaluator within the Wing. Uses knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, methods and techniques and skill in integrating management services with the general management of a DoD organization. Performs a variety of administrative, clerical, and staff activities for the wing. Performs Program Management. Applies knowledge of management principles and processes of the analytical and evaluate methods needed for execution in improving organization effectiveness and efficiency. Works with two wings, four groups and sixteen squadrons to ensure all administrative programs requirements are accomplished. Guides development of briefs and reports and provides oversight of task management. Serves as a focal point for all requirements coming into and out of the Air Base Wing and advises the Wing commander, Deputies, and other Leadership. Develops, establishes, updates, and maintains office procedures and records/files of various types to ensure effective and efficient operation of the office. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Qualifications

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 include: 1) executing a variety of administrative, clerical, and staff activities; (2) applying management principles and analytical methods to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency; (3) Facilitating the progression of work by establishing timelines and objectives, tasking appropriate staff members, and conducting follow ups on commitments. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D.,(if related) in a field related to the position being filled. Education at the graduate level must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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 and understanding of management principles, practices, program goal, objectives, and skill in integrating management services and various entities involved in the overall administrative duties. 2. Knowledge and ability to conduct projects and prepare solutions to resolve problems and issues of effectiveness and efficiency of work. 3. Knowledge of management principles and processes of methods needed for execution in improving organization effectiveness and efficiency. 4. Skills to performs and provides oversight of a variety of administrative and staff management activities. 5. Ability to interpret and apply rules and procedures, ability to deal with very sensitive issues and handle with discretion. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.