USAR Unit Administrative Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. About the Position:
This position is located at the 416th Engineer Command, 945 Engineer Platoon, 367 Engineer Battalion, 372 Engineer Brigade, Bismark, North Dakota.
Description of the working environment:  Work is primarily conducted in an office setting. This position is under the supervision of the: Supervisory Staff Administrator Who May Apply: US Citizens

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• THIS POSITION REQUIRES MEMBERSHIP IN THE U.S. ARMY RESERVES (USAR).
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The business travel requirement is 25 percent.
• Moving expenses will NOT be paid.

DUTIES:Back to top Duties of the position include: ·   Process personnel and military pay actions ·   Maintain files and records ·   Prepare and process supply actions ·   Prepare training schedules ·   Prepare unit attendance records ·   Compile information for recurring and one-time reports related to functions of the unit ·   Review all work for compliance with regulations ·   Answer general questions on eligibility for promotions, transfers, discharges, etc 
  QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top GS-05:Specialized experience: To qualify at the GS-05 grade level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level GS-04 in the Federal service or equivalent pay band.  Specialized experience is defined as work that involves experience with military personnel regulations, policies or directives; demonstrating fact finding skills to determine appropriate actions necessary to accomplish task; and utilizing knowledge of information management regulations to prepare correspondence and mailings, maintain records and file.    You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:

• Ability to use automated systems
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures relating to military personnel programs
• Ability to organize workload
• Skill in providing customer service
• Ability to coordinate correspondence

OR  Education: To qualify at the GS-05 using education, you must possess 4 years above high school. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR  Combination of Specialized Experience and Education: You must possess some specialized experience as described, but less than one year; and less than four years of education. Compute the percentage of the requirements that you meet and ensure that the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 36. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify) (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. If using education to qualify, such education must be related to the position and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. FOREIGN EDUCATION: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. Other Requirements:Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) will not be authorized. Credit will be given to appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work. Lautenberg Amendment: This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.   Applicants claiming veterans preference should clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. Direct Deposit of Pay is required.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. 
Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Bismarck, Company: U.S. Army Reserve Command.