Assistant at Newport

JOB SUMMARY:

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

 

This position is located at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport. As an Assistant, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Commander.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• You must obtain and maintain a security clearance

DUTIES:Back to top

As an Assistant at NUWC your duties may include:

·  Managing office routines and administrative procedures

·  Coordinating official visits and events

·  Managing travel arrangements

·  Preparing official correspondence

·  Using office automation products (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Outlook.)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.   Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

For NG-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NG-02 (GS-05/06) in the Federal service as a secretary performing clerical or administrative support in an office setting. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience should demonstrate the following:

·  Scheduling office visits/appointments

·  Greeting and checking-in office visitors

·  Answering customer inquiries over the telephone.

For NG-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NG-03 (GS-07/08) in the Federal service as a secretary performing administrative support duties that include arranging conferences, events, or meetings that extend beyond the organization? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience should demonstrate the following:

·  Coordinating meeting logistics with visitors and management

·  Planning events where outside offices are invited

·  Arranging business travel. 

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:  http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

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.  

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.  To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click on the following link:  View Assessment Questions.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Generally, current Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.

 

Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

 

A Secret security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal.   If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies: 

 

1.  ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

2.  PROTOCOL

3.  OFFICE AUTOMATION

4.  CORRESPONDENCE

5.  ORAL COMMUNICATION

 

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

 

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Country: USA, State: Rhode Island, City: Newport, Company: Naval Sea Systems Command.