Administrative Assistant

Summary This vacancy is for a GS-0303-8, Administrative Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D5 FORCE READINESS BRANCH -DXR. Duty location will be determined upon selection. Responsibilities You will serve as a/an Administrative Assistant and be responsible for serving as a Secretary and principal office assistant to the Fifth District Commanding Officer of Enlisted Personnel and Chief Administrative Officer providing secretarial and office management support, and directing all program, administrative and support operations for the Command. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Performing a full range of procedural office work including serving as first point of contact for visitors and telephone callers. Making travel arrangements, prepares various travel orders and administers travel claims process for staff. Serving as the fifth Coast Guard District WebTA Timekeeper, responsible for time keeping duties in automated system for the 5th District's civilian workforce to include validating time and attendance timecards. Providing assistance for expediting work within the divisions and subordinate branch offices, recommending shifts in clerical help to adjust fluctuating workload, explaining report requirements, arranging for the collection of information and/or data, providing direct assistance for implementing instructions and new procedures, and accomplishing similar actions. Reviewing outgoing correspondence to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-08 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: Identify workflow problems, scheduling conflicts, and other situations with negative impact on organizational efficiency or effectiveness. Provide assistance and direction to secretarial staff at lower organizational levels regarding procedures, administrative requirements, need for information, deadlines, and related items; reviews and edits all outgoing correspondence. Provide guidance and answers questions for staff regarding preparation of correspondence, review and edit the organizations policies and instructions. Reviews incoming mail for distribution to immediate office members, determining items that can be referred to others based on subject matter, supervisor's priorities and policy, and/or established practices. Controls suspense items by maintaining record of receipt and organization to which assigned, and establishes tickler file for follow-up. Follows up on suspense items, with assigned organizational element, or secretary, to ensure accomplishment with enough lead time for all necessary review, approval and processing prior to submission. Participates in, or is privy to information presented in pre-decisional management/executive meetings. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Due Weight Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience; no points will be assigned. E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to . Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact . Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation