- Position Title
- Staff Administrative Specialst
- Agency
- U.S. Army Reserve Command
- Announcement Number
- SDDE255102095677IMPR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 22, 2025 to Friday, June 13, 2025
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Eligibilities
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Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
• ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
Condition of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions.
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This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the USAR, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected USAR. Generally, retired military service members are not eligible for Selected USAR membership. Are you currently a member of the Selected USAR and are willing to maintain membership or are you willing to obtain and maintain membership in the Selected USAR?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Staff Administrative Specialist position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
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Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Staff Administrative Specialist at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Perform administrative functions for an assigned organization.
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Provide integrated administrative services, such as personnel pay actions, awards administration, and/or report requirements.
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Provide efficient processing of personnel actions and other related activities.
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Manage administrative and clerical operations of the head office.
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Manage a Travel Card Program.
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Assist staff in formulating administrative estimates, plans, orders and/or reports.
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Provide assistance in planning and development of support programs related to public affairs, protocol, ceremonies and special events.
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Ensure applicants are eligible to attend schools and all prerequisites are met.
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Perform analysis of organization readiness data to ensure validity, currency, accuracy, and availability to management.
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Provide technical review of personnel actions.
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Conduct briefings concerning changes to policies, procedures, regulations, directives, and guidance.
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Provide training to organizational personnel on reporting procedures.
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Advise personnel on the nature of training required to enhance career progression.
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Advise staff in preparation for travel.
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Prepare implementing instructions for management and departments.
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Consolidates reports and prepare summarizing correspondence for leadership.
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Review reports for quality of administrative actions.
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Prepare correspondence, reports and briefing material for assigned organizations.
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Coordinate training of personnel performing administrative and clerical duties.
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Interpret training directives and guidance for assigned areas.
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Participate in the implementation of the training plans and schedules.
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Ensure effective control of correspondence and office operations throughout the Workplace.
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Participate in the projection of resources and services in support of training.
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Monitor use of school quotas when allocated to the Organization.
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Ensure purchase card holders are compliant with program requirements.
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Develop plans to provide for integrated administrative services.
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Determine impact on current policy and/or work procedures and determine applicability.
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Assist in developing appropriate action to implement policy changes.
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Ensure accurate accounting and reporting systems are properly maintained for logistics related documents.
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Maintain suspense's of recurring and one-time reports.
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Processing personnel actions utilizing automated systems.
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Manage the business travel program for the workplace.
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Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.