Support Services Specialist (OA) NF-04

Summary

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This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground South (Edgewood, MD).

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This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

• 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

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position, including a Tier 1 background investigation.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• A successful background investigation submission to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) must be met no later than 30 calendar days after entry on duty or placement in the position for internal candidates.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability determination.

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 driver's 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 Government's 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Conditions of Employment, Physical Requirements, Highly Preferred Criteria, and Integrity Certification.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
• NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Qualified Preference-eligible candidates (i.e. Veteran Preference) meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management first.

If an additional list is required, Non-Preference Eligible Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and meeting the highly preferred criteria will be referred to management.

Lastly, if no selection was made off of the previous lists, management may make selections for candidates meeting the minimum qualifications only.

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• 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 following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  
  • Resume
  
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • DA Form 3434
  • DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  
  
  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
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  
  1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O2NAFAV-24-12533791. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/06/2024to receive consideration.
  
  -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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12533791.
  
  -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 the applicant's responsibility to verify that the 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.
  
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
  
  Department of the Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.
  
  Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, notify the servicing NAF HRD. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
  
  An individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who has not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH
  
  Fax
  4102781179
  Email
  
  usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.naf-vet-services@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
  
  Do Not Mail
  
  Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• DA Form 3434
• DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
• Professional Certification
• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O2NAFAV-24-12533791. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/06/2024to receive consideration.

-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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12533791.

-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 the applicant's responsibility to verify that the 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.

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Department of the Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers.

Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, notify the servicing NAF HRD. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

An individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who has not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.

Agency contact information

APG NAF HRO GVMP/FSH

Fax
4102781179
Email

usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.naf-vet-services@army.mil

Address

AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Do Not Mail

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request