Support Services Specialist (OA) NF-04

Summary Click on the “Learn more about this agency” button below for IMPORTANT information. This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood, MD). To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Plans and carries out assignments related to various program management support functions of the organization such as matters of budget, office automation, logistics, supply, and government purchases. Assists with supply and logistics, general and office administrative functions, correspondence, briefings, special projects and studies, and internal control actions. Creates and manages various databases for information gathering and reporting for evaluation purposes. Serves as the Information Technology (IT) point of contact and provides guidance and support to Army Veterinary Services personnel. Performs work and oversight duties in areas pertaining to the Government Purchase Card Program, event planning, correspondence review and control, as well as other office administrative functions necessary to carry out the mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Progressively responsible work experience that includes a practical application of the above described or related work experience. Must have knowledge of military administrative management policy and procedures. Must be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and grammatically correct manner and be able to write. Must know how to design and manage recurring reports and create and manage electronic databases. Must have knowledge of military protocol procedures to plan and execute special events and functions, such as Change of Command ceremonies. Must possess a valid drivers license and be able to drive in the local commuting area. Highly Preferred Criteria: Possess a minimum of 12 months experience as a government purchase card holder. Experience working with like systems: US Bank, Joint Appointment Module, Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment, and Standard NAF Automated Contracting System. The information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed. Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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. Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the commuting area. NOTE: Local commuting area is defined as Aberdeen Proving Ground / Harford Co, MD and surrounding area within 50-mile radius; in addition to, you are considered eligible if one of the following applies: 1) you live outside of this area and are able to commute to work on a daily/as needed basis, 2) you are able to relocate yourself on your own expenses. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest. Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Note: this position is not authorized for Sunday premium pay and night differential. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs (To view kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). Scheduling Information: Full-Time (40 guaranteed work hours per week) Work schedule to be determined after hire. This position is telework eligible with weekly onsite reporting requirements. Remote work is not available for this position. Other: 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/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.