Requirements
Conditions of Employment
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 10/06/2025 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED (E-7 and below)
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0301-9: Must have experience in the following
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- Experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information.
- Experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.
- Knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management.
- Experience developing administrative procedures.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.B. or J.D., if related
To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:
- Knowledge of Soldier Readiness Processing, management principles, organizational theory, and techniques of analysis and evaluation. Broad knowledge of standardized administrative principles, concepts, policies, objectives, practices, and procedures to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems in such areas as administrative procedures, work processes, standard operating procedures, etc., to increase the efficiency and economy of operations of the organization.
- Working knowledge of the organization's programs, structures and activities and higher headquarters requirements to identify potential problem areas/issues and ability to address problems head-on and develop or assist in the development of solutions to minimize potential disruption of office operations.
- Knowledge and understanding of the duties, priorities, commitments and policies of the supervisor and staff in order to effectively and efficiently perform administrative responsibilities.
- Knowledge of and ability to use proven methods and techniques used to gather, analyze, and evaluate information, facts, and data concerning the administrative management processes. Incumbent must possess a high degree of analytical skills in order to advise and present to management officials recommendations leading to improvement of administration or management procedures thus ensuring enhanced efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of operation within the office environment.
- Analytical ability and skill in oral and written communications sufficient to evaluate, integrate, and initiate plans and actions to assigned functions; to adequately portray and present findings; and to justify, present, and defend recommendations. Ability to convey instructions and to organize thought clearly and logically, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop methods to improve procedures, to achieve goals and objectives, and to establish written and oral direction.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and preferred organizational office automation applications to include word processor, spreadsheet, database, graphics and presentation, electronic mail system, and other applications as specified by the organization. Skilled in the use of installed computer network, printers, and scanners, etc., as required.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.