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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SECRETARY (OA) (T5), Position Description Number T5101000 and is part of the AL JFHQ AL Command Administrative Office, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: HHD JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: 1SG J. WASSUM
11/01/2024 to 11/08/2024
$44,117 - $57,354 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - NON-MERIT
Full-time
Excepted
6
No
Yes
No
AL-12598858-T5-24-316
817257800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Title 5 CAT 1- All Preference eligible qualified applicants that are claiming 5 points or more veterans preference. CAT 2- All qualified Non-Preference eligible applicants if the preference eligible list has no qualified applicants or there was a Passover request done.
1. Receives visitors and telephone calls. Exercises judgment in screening those that can be handled personally or be referred to other staff personnel or divisions. Determines when the supervisor should be interrupted. Personally takes care of many matters and gives out administrative and readily available substantive information to callers. 20%
2. Keeps the supervisor's calendar. Schedules appointments, meetings and conferences without prior clearance based upon personal knowledge of supervisor's workload and current issues of importance. Reminds supervisor of appointments and furnishes information from files or schedules briefings by others in preparation for scheduled meetings. Reschedules appointments when it is apparent that supervisor cannot meet previous schedules. During supervisor's absence, maintains a chronological record of events including official visitors, decisions to be made upon return, unfinished business requiring attention, and related matters. Keeps informed of supervisor's whereabouts. 20%
3. Prepares responses to requests for general information concerning the organization's functions from source material. Anticipates need for information and prepares material so that it is immediately available for supervisor's needs. In the absence of the supervisor, assumes responsibility for ensuring that requests for action or information are made known to responsible officials who can satisfy the request. Follows up on required actions and informs supervisor of status. Utilizes word processing equipment to select information from source data or type, from plain copy or rough draft, a variety of material, including military and nonmilitary correspondence, reports, summary sheets and staff studies, and statistical and tabular material. 15%
4. Makes arrangements for conferences and meetings, including such matters as location, schedule, agenda and attendance list. Assembles background material. Attends meetings and performs associated duties. Reminds supervisor and staff members of commitments made and monitors progress until the work is completed. Arranges for travel, arranges visit schedules, notifies organizations and officials to be visited, makes reservations, and submits travel vouchers and reports. 15%
5. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, and directives, which may affect the supervisor. Determines those that can be acted upon personally and drafts replies to general inquiries not requiring a technical knowledge of the program. Obtains clarification of instructions from originating offices or other appropriate points. Determines which items are of importance or interest to the supervisor and refers them accordingly. Determines which subordinate echelons of the organization are affected and ensures that chiefs of these organizations are informed. Assists in interpreting instructions and establishing required actions. Maintains suspense records on incoming correspondence and action documents and follows up on work in process to ensure timely reply or action. Receives requests for information including specialized or classified material from military and civilian persons. Information is frequently provided from personal knowledge of organizational operations. When information is not readily available, advises when it may be expected. 15 %
6. Reviews outgoing correspondence for proper format, conformance with general policy and procedural instructions, grammar, accuracy and inclusion of necessary attachments. Returns such communications to author for correction. Advises and instructs subordinate offices to obtain higher degree of compliance with general policies and correspondence procedures. Signs routine correspondence of a non-technical nature. Provides assistance in the procedural aspects of the office, including distributing work to clerical personnel; explaining report requirements and arranging for submission of data into general reports; and informing and instructing technical and clerical personnel in the preparation of correspondence. Maintains office files of correspondence, directives, regulations, and other information. 15%
Performs other duties as assigned.
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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training performing any combination of the following tasks: typing (letters, forms); general clerical (answering the telephone, receiving visitors, composing correspondence, filing, reviewing outgoing correspondence for grammar, format, etc.) stenographic (taking and transcribing shorthand). Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Generally, not applicable.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12598858
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to adjudicate your Veterans' Preference claims, please upload all supporting documentation. Such as: DD214s and/or SF-15, etc
A. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
You should provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support office. The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). If you have more than one DD-214, you are strongly encouraged to upload all your DD-214s.
B. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, should provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
C. ARE YOU UNSURE AS TO WHETHER YOU QUALIFY FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE?
Please review the OPM Vet Guide to determine if you qualify for Veterans' Preference. Please visit: https://fedshirevets.gov/Index.aspx.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/817257800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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