Administrative Support Assistant (Veterinary Services) NF-03 Job in Scott AFB, IL

Vacancy No. O2NAFAV-24-12620479 Department U.S. Army Medical Command
Salary $37,980.00 to $38,610.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Scott AFB, IL


Summary

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This position is located at the Scott AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility.

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This job is open to

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

  • Receives telephone calls and visitors to the clinic, determines the nature of call or visit, obtains identifying information, and verifies the patient's eligibility for treatment. and updates the existing medical record or prepare new record.
  • Schedules appointments, completes the client admission forms. Screens/Updates the existing medical record or collects sufficient information to prepare new record. Reviews discharge information or handouts with client.
  • Maintains clinic exterior, reception area and exam rooms to ensure general cleanliness (to include cleaning urine, feces and blood). Dispenses medications, annotates prescriptions and refills prescriptions accordance with polices and procedures
  • Completes bi-weekly payroll reports. Prepares and submits required end of month reports. Assists with preparation of the yearly clinical budget. Initiates personnel actions at the direction of management. Monitors and replenishes inventory.
  • Receives payments for services rendered. Balances cash and checks daily; makes daily bank deposit. Monitors and replenishes inventory. Serves as clinic ordering official and Government Purchase Cardholder. Processes purchasing documents.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Ability to work occasional Saturdays for special events.
  • Must be able to receive all mandated immunizations to work in a direct-patient capacity and/or veterinary environment.
  • Must not have an aversion to animals, blood, bodily fluids, animal tissues, strong odors, needles, or sharp instruments.
  • 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:
  • Progressive work experience which demonstrates the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of the position.
  • Basic computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Suite or equivalent.
  • Experience in using a point of sales software.
  • Basic arithmetic expertise to balance cash draw, accept payments and provide change accurately.
  • Typing proficiency - 40WPM.

Highly Preferred Criteria:
  • Clerical experience in a Veterinary Clinic or equivalent or working in an outpatient medical facility/operations as clerical-administrative support.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is defined as St. Clair County, IL/Scott AFB 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. Eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date at the new duty location.. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration).

Salary Information:
Salary is pro-rated based on a 40 hour work week. Hourly salary is:
NF-03 $18.20ph to $18.50ph ($37,983pa to $38,609pa) 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.

Pay-Band (NF or CY) 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:
Scheduling Information:
  • Below defines theemployment category for this position:
    - Part-Time (at least 20 guaranteed work hours per week (may be scheduled be scheduled between 20-39 hours per week)
  • Work schedule to be determined after hire.

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.
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for an RFT or RPT position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.

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 Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • 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)


If claiming Spousal Preference, please upload a copy of the sponsor's PCS Orders listing the applicant by name. If the PCS Orders do not list the applicant by name, please upload a copy of the applicant's marriage certificate to further validate the eligibility claim.

Qualified Preference-eligible candidates (e.g. Military Spouse Preference, Involuntarily Separated Military 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.

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 3434
  • DD 214 or DD 1300 to support Spouse/Parent use of Outside Applicant Veteran Priority
  • Transition Assistance Stamp Card for Involuntarily Separated Military Preference/ DD Form 1173 to support Family Member's use of Preference
  • PCS Orders
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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-24-12620479Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/02/2024 to 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/12620479

-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
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AV-NAF-W03HAA US ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER
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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
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