Mission Support Specialist

What you would do

• Coordinate and perform administrative services for many office functions.
• Advise management on assigned administrative matters.
• Evaluate administrative programs and find ways to improve them.
• Represent the office with vendors and other agency groups.
• Manage a fleet program, including purchases, disposal, maintenance, and budgeting.

Do you qualify for GS-7 to GS-9 (up to GS-12)?

With experience: For GS-07, you need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in federal service, showing at least three listed duties such as working independently within set procedures or working with varied contacts. For GS-09, you need one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, showing at least three listed duties such as resolving discrepancies, ensuring compliance, or verifying facts from several sources.

With education: For GS-07, one full academic year of graduate-level education in a field that shows the needed knowledge and skills. For GS-09, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher graduate education toward that degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. Education can also be combined with experience. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

• 2-page resume showing job title, duties, employer name, phone, address, start and end dates (MM/YY), hours per week, and whether we may contact your current supervisor
• Unofficial college transcript or a list of courses with hours, if you qualify through education
• DD-214 or other discharge paper, if you claim veterans' status
• SF-15 and proof of eligibility, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
• Agency notice, most recent performance rating, and SF-50, if you claim ICTAP priority
• Most recent SF-50, if you are a current or former federal employee
• SF-50 and a statement of your political appointment details, if you are a current or former political appointee

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the minimum qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, questionnaire answers, and a USA Hire online assessment. The assessment checks competencies such as attention to detail, customer service, decision making, and teamwork. Overstating your experience or cheating on the assessment can get you removed from consideration.

Tips for this job:

• Give dates in MM/YY format and list hours worked per week for each job on your resume, or it may be incomplete.
• Describe your own work clearly and do not copy the duties or questionnaire text into your resume.
• Only the first 2 pages of your resume are reviewed, so put your most relevant experience first.
• If you qualify through education, attach an unofficial transcript or a course list with hours.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: A student loan repayment incentive may be available, and a service agreement would be required.

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must pass a background investigation
• Must pass a drug screen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify Selective Service registration
• Must meet all requirements by the closing date
• One-year probationary period may be required
• Financial disclosure (OGE Form 450) may be required within 30 days after appointment
• Must complete Optional Form 306 if you receive a conditional offer
• E-Verify check of work eligibility

Job details

Salary

$54,857 – $91,815 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-7 to GS-9 (up to GS-12) · General Schedule

Locations

• Washington, District of Columbia
• Arlington, Virginia
• Irving, Texas

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

FEW

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)

Announcement

OPLA-13104033-DHA-SO