Staff Action Specialist

Duties

• Performs a variety of administrative or technical duties/responsibilities in support of Commander and staff with the intent of accomplishing the administrative requirements of the installation.


• Assists with keeping Commander and staff informed of new or revised administrative policies/procedures that affect administrative or internal controls; calendar upkeep; timekeeping or personnel accountability.


• Assists Commander and staff with coordinating/planning official routine and non-routine, visits, tours, inspections, or special events.


• Supports Commander and staff in executing the requirements of the records management, public affairs, travel, purchase card, or history programs.


• Coordinates with headquarters, the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center and Supervisors to process/track civilian personnel actions, appraisals, awards, Table of Distribution Allowances, or strength/manning reports.


• Plans/coordinates various elements of the installation mandatory, professional development, or acquisition training programs; performs, provides, obtains or advises on a variety of administrative services and programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.


• One year trial/probationary period may be required.


• Male applicants born after December ‎31, ‎1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.


• Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI ‎1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf.


• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires you to possess/obtain and maintain a valid Official U.S. Passport and driver's license.


• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction ‎1315.19.


• Must be able to successfully complete a CENTCOM MOD-‎16 compliant deployment physical exam. Successfully complete a dental examination with favorable results.


• Immunization screening is required. Shot records are required to be carried at all times while deployed.


• This is an Emergency Essential position.


• Permanent to Permanent Movements: Statutory return rights are granted for permanent, competitive service employees within the Department of Defense. For all other Federal agencies, administrative return rights may be granted.


• All Other Movements: Statutory return rights are not authorized. Administrative return rights may be granted.


• This position requires you to travel within and potentially outside of country.


• You may be required to process through the CONUS Replacement Center (CRC) prior to deployment. The CRC is the final authority for declaring an individual deployable. If you are found non-deployable this offer may be withdrawn.


• Emergency Essential designated requiring you to perform the duties and requirements of the position in the event of crisis until relieved by proper authority along with being immunized with the complete Anthrax vaccination series and annual boosters.


• Note: Key and Essential are not to be filled by persons with military recall status (one who is in status of a Ready Reserve, Standby Reserve or is military retiree subject to recall active duty).


• This position is subject to a mobility or rotation agreement.


• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience
requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must
clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education,
your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional
information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-‎09 level: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must
describe at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade
(GS-‎07) which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience
is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the
position to be filled such as: Performing a variety of administrative or
technical duties in support of higher headquarters, Commander or staff,
including researching and advising on administrative programs or policies,
assisting with the management of organizational calendars; timekeeping or
overseeing personnel accountability; or providing routine and non-routine
visit and event support.OREducation Requirements: Master's degree or
equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher level
graduate education leading to such a degree in Homeland Security, Emergency
Management or Criminal Justice or a field related to the position of a LL.B.
or J.D., if in a related field. (Note: You must attach a copy of your
transcripts.)ORSome specialized experience as described above, but less than
one year; and I have some graduate level education as described, but less than
the required two years. Computed the percentage of the requirements to total
at least ‎100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of
qualifying experience by ‎12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate
education by ‎18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at
least ‎100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your
transcripts.)

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the
following areas:
* Administration and Management
* Organizational Awareness
* Workforce Development

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign
colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show
the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that
specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education
has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education
program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited
college or university. For further information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-
visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.


• This is a Career Program (CP) ‎51-General Administration and Management position.


• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.


• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.


• You may claim military spouse preference.


• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction ‎1315.19


• U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.


• Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.


• Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.


• Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.


• Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI ‎1400.25 volume ‎1250. http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/‎1400.25-V1250.pdf


• For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.


• The initial length of this overseas tour is ‎12 months.


• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.


• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.


• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.


• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.


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  Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

  
  


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  Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
  benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
  to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
  rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether
  your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring
  agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package
(resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be
used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on
this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting
documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment
questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your
resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have
inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for
this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors
or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in
your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the
selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting
documentation.

Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three
quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran
preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each
quality category.
* Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
* Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
* Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal
employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in
writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration,
you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection
priority, you must: (‎1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (‎2) be rated well-
qualified for the position and; (‎3) submit the appropriate documentation to
support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive
selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for
the position and receive a score of ‎90 or above. Additional information about
the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
* Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive
benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access
to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether
your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring
agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
* Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to
a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your
agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are
eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of
preference categories and the associated required documents is in the
Applicant Checklist (External).

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

**If you are relying on your education to meet qualification

requirements:
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.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and
submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents** section
above.

The complete application package must be submitted by ‎11:59 PM (EST) on
‎01/‎27/‎2023 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 (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/‎11797630).
* Follow the prompts to select your r esume 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. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
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/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

Website

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

Address

BG-APF-WKBA41 408TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE ‎09366
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message
acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be
used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for
this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your
application will receive no further consideration.
* Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read
the following guidance.
* Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
* Reasonable accommodation policy
* Financial suitability
* Selective Service
* New employee probationary period
* Signature and false statements
* Privacy Act
* Social security number request

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are
eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of
preference categories and the associated required documents is in the
Applicant Checklist (External).

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your
responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your
eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be
marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be
considered any further.

‎1. Your resume:
* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
‎2. Other supporting documents:
* Cover Letter, optional
* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
* This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience. If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include
supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some
supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may
contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize
these documents to remove another person's personal information before you
submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version
of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

**If you are relying on your education to meet qualification

requirements:**
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.

Help

This job is open to

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  Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced"
  employee.


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  Military spouses

  
  


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  The public

  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.