Secretary (Oa)

Job summary

You will serve as a SECRETARY (OA) in the NAVAL CHAPLAINCY SCHOOL (NCS) of NAVAL RELIGIOUS MINISTRIES LEARNING SI.

Major duties

You will prepare a wide variety of recurring and non-recurring personal and executive correspondence, reports, and other documents with information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources. You will screen incoming official mail addressed to the CO, to identify information that requires supervisor notification. You will maintain CO’s calendar, coordinate meeting arrangements, and schedule meetings and symposiums. You will develop, establish, update, and maintain office procedures and records to ensure effective and efficient operation of the CO. You will make extensive travel arrangements, such as scheduling transportation, making reservations, and preparing travel orders and vouchers based on general travel intentions.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Possessing strong administrative skills, including the ability to manage non-routine assignments, coordinate internal and external work, and advise staff; 2) Preparing and editing correspondence, summarizing information, and using office automation software (Microsoft Office, records systems) to perform tasks like creating reports and handling complex documents; 3) Having familiarity with Navy-specific structures, policies, and procedures, as well as proficiency with office equipment and a high level of typing accuracy. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork CUSTOMER SERVICE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ORAL COMMUNICATION CLERICAL SUPPORT FUNCTIONS OFFICE AUTOMATION CORRESPONDANCE This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire AND Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.