Support Assistant (Office Automation) NF-03 Job in Kaiserslautern, Germany

Vacancy No. O5NAFHU-24-12394753 Department Defense Media Activity
Salary $35,000.00 to $37,000.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/22/2024 Close Date 5/6/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kaiserslautern, Germany


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in the local area. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country, except for the host country of Germany.

This position is located at Stars and Stripes European Headquarters, Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Duties

  • The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tactical and clerical work in support of the work of the organization. The incumbent distributes publications across designated locations, maintains distribution plans and records.
  • The incumbent trains contractors on routes, performs preventive maintenance on vending machines, conducts month collections and supports marketing events and executes mail custodian duties.
  • Prepares a variety of administrative reports, technical correspondence, written documents, or graphs. Searches files and records or makes contact with individuals from within or outside the organizations for required information.
  • Compiles and edits for correct grammar, spacing, format, clarity of expressions, and consistency of statements with references and enclosures. Arranges to improve understanding and ease.
  • Maintains documents on equipment usage and maintenance, transports mail and assists with agency time and attendance and payroll.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier III background investigation.
  • This position has a physical lifting requirement of 25 pounds.

Qualifications

Must have experience performing work consisting of standard and nonstandard assignments involving different and unrelated steps, processes, and methods. A knowledge of rules, operations, and practices of the job is required. Must possess a driver's license and be able to lift and carry packages, weighing, on occasion, up to 25 pounds. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be able to operate office automation equipment and prepare and edit documents. Must have knowledge of computers and telecommunications devises.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full and up-to-date contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for yourself and for professional and personal references on your resume.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Manual Application: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12PM on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
  • Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for information click johan.z.swindler.naf@army.mil
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here
  • Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/index.php/s/uIDfgOMr6PWHHGS/download?path=/&files=NAF Applicant Information Kit.pdf ) (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Family Member Preference (OCONUS ONLY)
  • 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)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume


Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a 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
  • Licenes, certifications, training transcripts
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • 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): 12394753. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
  2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

JOHAN SWINDLER

Address

HU-NAF-W4T401 EUROPEAN STARS AND STRIPES
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09227
US
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Next steps

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


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.