ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy Headquarters

Washington, DCFull-time$71–133K/yrPosted 1mo ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$71–133K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Department of the Navy Headquarters is hiring an ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SPECIALIST. The Department of the Navy seeks an Administrative Support Specialist to prepare reports, review directives, manage files, coordinate travel, and arrange conferences, ensuring office operations run smoothly in accordance with federal protocols.

Key focus areas include Prepare regular and special reports and memoranda, Review directives, policy statements, memoranda, and communications for completeness, and Manage files and ensure federal records compliance.

Successful candidates bring 1 Year Specialized Experience At BR-01 (GS-07 Equivalent). Important skills include Preparing Agenda Items, Arranging Meetings, Scheduling Meetings, Travel Arrangements, Records Management, and Drafting Correspondences.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Preparing Agenda ItemsArranging MeetingsScheduling MeetingsTravel ArrangementsRecords ManagementDrafting CorrespondencesDrafting ReportsDrafting MemorandaMaintaining Daily SchedulesPreparing ReportsReviewing DirectivesReviewing Policy StatementsReviewing MemorandaReviewing Sensitive CommunicationsReviewing CorrespondenceFile ManagementCoordinating Travel PlansArranging ConferencesVerifying AppointmentsConfirming AppointmentsRescheduling AppointmentsOffice OperationsPreparing MemorandaManaging FilesTravel CoordinationAgenda PreparationMeeting SchedulingReport WritingCorrespondence Drafting

Qualifications

One Year Specialized ExperienceMaster's Degree or Two Years Graduate EducationLL.B. Or J.D. Related

Full job description

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various Department of the Navy Commands, including but not limited to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP - NAVSEA 08) of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Salary Range by Geographic Location: Idaho Falls, ID - $61,722 to $116,362 Schenectady, NY - $63,678 to $120,050 Pittsburgh, PA - $63,815 to $120,309 Washington, D.C. - $70,623 to 133,142 The BR-02 pay band is equivalent to the GS-09/11/12 grade levels. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band, BR-01 (GS-07 Equivalent), in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing administrative tasks or functions (e.g., preparing agenda items, arranging/scheduling meetings, travel arrangements, records management, drafting correspondences, reports and memoranda, and maintaining daily schedules of leadership) to ensure the daily execution of office operations in accordance with established protocols, processes, or procedures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ 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. You will prepare regular and special reports and memoranda such as time and attendance and appointment schedules. You will review all types of directives, policy statements, memoranda, sensitive communications, and correspondence to ensure they are submitted as complete and accurate documents. You will manage all files and provide support as needed to ensure record management requirements for federal records are met. You will coordinate travel plans with accurate travel estimates, ensuring no conflict with local, high priority commitments. You will arrange conferences and meetings for leadership and management team including notifying participants, preparing agenda, and handling other logistics-related matters. You will verify and confirm appointments, and reschedule appointments when necessary. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree; -OR- successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree; -OR- obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled; -OR- a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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