GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
This experience should include a thorough knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) for managing NCIS travel arrangements. Candidates must demonstrate advanced understanding of the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to efficiently handle procurement and contract inputs, as well as detailed knowledge of the Government Purchase Card program with authorization as a purchaser. Additionally, candidates should possess comprehensive skills in Department of Navy correspondence writing and the ability to perform detailed report analysis to support operational effectiveness.
GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: This experience includes a working knowledge of the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) to ensure compliance with NCIS travel policies. Additionally, candidates must be familiar with the Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for ordering supplies and processing contracts, as well as the Government Purchase Card program, serving as an authorized purchaser. Proficiency in Department of Navy correspondence writing is also essential, along with experience in report generation and analysis.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
General Schedule Qualification Standards
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.