Administrative Assistant (FFSC) Job in Millington, TN

Vacancy No. MS-25-12652881 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $44,117.00 to $50,000.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/20/2024 Close Date 1/3/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Millington, TN


Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of administrative and program support and assistance that is in direct support of the Fleet & Family Support Center Site Manager. Additionally, the incumbent performs a variety of other administrative/office automation duties in support of the Program while maintaining front desk duties.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to those currently residing within a 50-mile radius of NSA Mid-South, TN or those candidates who are claiming military spouse preference relocating to the area within the next 30 days.

Duties

Incumbent may perform some or all the following duties as assigned:

A. Provides support through a· wide array of assignments to include general front office administrative services in direct support of all programs that fall under the FFSP Site, which may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:

  • Interacts with other service programs to ensure receipt of referral and documents; works with the Freedom of Information Act Office (FOIA) regarding requests for records and researching information in the record(s).
  • Screens intake calls appropriately (does not conduct intake), schedules routine appointments for clients and conveys information to clients.
  • Makes routine contacts with officials of other agencies in the community. Maintains the necessary documents, records, files and referral information, and similar program work.
  • Provides information to clients about the program services, requirements, and procedures.
  • Assists clients in the operation of copier, fax machine, and computer equipment/software available for official use, as assigned. Submits appropriate repair requests, service requests, and supply requests, and schedules routine maintenance, as necessary.
  • Conducts follow­ up with clients answering any questions and aiding, as needed. Maintains referral directories, information of community resources, and similar office work pertaining to programs of the FFSP.
B. Provides clerical/administrative assistance/support, as assigned, which may include, but is not limited to, the following tasks:
  • Establishes and maintains subject matter files and records that relate to the programs of the FFSP. Sets up and maintains logs showing the status of actions and correspondence, both internally and externally to the program. Ensures files include all required documents that are properly signed. Carries out confidentiality/PII guidelines and other essential procedures regarding personnel/client files/information. Composes non­ technical correspondence, ensures proper formatting; locates and/or assembles information for reports, briefs, etc.
  • Receives visitors and telephone calls to the office, determines the nature of requests and directs visitors and/or callers to appropriate staff, or personally provides the information desired when routine or procedural matters of the office are involved. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with internal and external leadership, staff, and all other individuals. Receives/manages requests for appointments with the Supervisor/Program Site Manager, as needed. Checks on availability and confirms appointments. Reschedules appointments upon requests of the Supervisor/Program Site Manager or staff member.
  • Responds to routine and non­technical requests for information. This may involve determining whether to release the information and the requestor's authority to receive the information, requesting guidance from the Supervisor/Site Manager when in doubt.
  • Schedules appointments and makes arrangements for time, participants, and location of meetings and assembling background material in accordance with instructions from the supervisor for a variety of meetings that include but are not limited to the Family Advocacy Committee (FAC), Incident Determination Committee (IDC) and Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) meetings. Records, types, and distributes minutes from these meetings.
  • Reports, tracks, and finalizes all building maintenance work requests. Maintains service logs on all maintenance issues within the FFSP complex.
  • The employee uses the full range of functions, including advanced processes of one or more word processing software and/or desktop publishing applications to produce a variety of documents. Uses various functions of other software types such as calendars, electronic mail, spreadsheets, or graphics. The employee plans and carries out assignments with considerable independence.
  • Uses multiple function office equipment and automated software to produce a wide­ range of documents, reports, spreadsheets, briefs, and tables. Typing is required.
  • Performs timekeeping functions and advises management and staff on procedures and regulations for completing and certifying time and attendance records. Prepares/inputs time and attendance records. Prepares/inputs time and attendance data into applicable timekeeping programs for assigned staff and follows­ up with appropriate staff to obtain required information/documents, i.e., leave request, etc.
  • Maintains documents in electronic files for easy retrieval. Creates and/or maintains a database for program statistical tracking. Makes backup copies of stored data, as appropriate.
  • Performs other management support duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Incumbent is required to hold a secret security clearance.
  • Must reside within local commuting area from hiring installation (Millington, TN)

Qualifications

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. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described below. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge of the policies, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements governing the programs of the FFSP; and broad knowledge of the various elements of all other FFSP.
  • Skill in communicating with clients, management, and leadership to obtain information and explain regulations and agency procedures. This includes skill in drawing out and organizing relevant information from persons who are often unaware of legal and procedural requirements, which may apply to a presenting problem and are angry and distressed due to the conditions that gave rise to the situation. Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with other agency staff and when responding to calls from clients in stressful and emotional situations.
  • Knowledge of English grammar and usage, format, and procedural requirements. Skills in writing and oral communication to write/type letters, memoranda, and reports, and clearly explain complicated regulations, procedures, and concepts to persons outside the agency.
  • Knowledge of the organization of office files and the purpose and content of documents in the files. Knowledge of the clerical steps in processing files and retrieving information in files to prepare reports and maintain suspense records.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and software packages used by the FFSP. A fully qualified typist is required. Skill in text insertion, deletion, retrieval, manipulation, copying, printing, and editing functions on word processing systems.
  • Knowledge of techniques to develop briefings for specific FFSP programs and the mission, functions, and organizational structure of the FFSP, in general.
  • Knowledge of procedures for travel and training requests.
  • Knowledge of procedures for time and attendance reporting, record keeping.
  • Knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the supervisor to perform non­routine assignments.
  • Knowledge of procedures for use of the DOD Government Purchase Card Program, and the ability to attain appointment as a purchase card holder.
  • Knowledge of procedures involved in automated appointment system management.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Other Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license as travel may be required in the performance of duty. May be required to make special trips to local offices (up to 20%), inside or outside the building, to pick up or deliver special mail or materials or to other local sites as a short-term filling when directed. Qualified typist is required.

This is a non­critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Access to the computer network is required to maintain information and data. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a secret clearance.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.

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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.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.

-Resume
-Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
-Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
-Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/03/2025 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.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12652881

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Agency contact information

Amanda Urmanic
Address
NSA Mid South
5722 Integirty Drive S-455
Millington, TN 38055
US
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Next steps

Please do not contact the listed POC for status updates as all candidates will be notified at the same time, once updates are available.

In order to check receipt of your application refer back to your USA JOBS application history and verify status. All applicants will receive an automated email of acknowledgement at time of applying.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 1-3 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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