SECRETARY-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . * Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents, and reviews and finalizes correspondence/documents prepared by others in handwritten or electronic drafts. * Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives and identifies what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally. * Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, and ascertains the nature of the calls or visits and refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff or office based upon knowledge of the organization, programs, or operations. * Maintains supervisor's calendar, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings and/or conferences without prior approval in accordance with supervisor's policies and priorities. * Performs other administrative and clerical work in support of the office/organization. * Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship Required * Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed Unscheduled Telework * Obtain and maintain Security clearance * This is a designated Drug Testing Position * For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/ * Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount. Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-01 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 in the Federal Service. Specialized experiences is: Provides administrative clerical support for the Squadron Commander/Director. Serves as the principal office administrative assistant performing various clerical and administrative duties in support of the organization when guidelines are not specific and not directly applicable to employee assignments. Performs office automation support using multiple automated programs and software, such as databases, spreadsheets, and graphics, in support of administrative and clerical work. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Must have knowledge of extensive rules, procedures, or operations applied to secretarial and clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, locating and assembling information for various reports, maintain files/records, and making and preparing travel arrangements. * Must have knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, maintain supervisor's calendar, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other substantive or administrative work of the organization. Additional information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here . Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members. Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: * 11 Federal Holidays off per year * Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year * 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: * Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) * 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: * Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family * Flexible Spending Account * Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: * Family and Medical Leave Act * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: * Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities * Career enhancement and promotion opportunities * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply Ensure you click the READ MORE below to open the frame and then CLICK APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to Get Career Updates. For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. Agency contact information Air Force Test Center Recruitment Email Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US Learn more about this agency Next steps For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Required Documents For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here . If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: 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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education . Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. How to Apply Ensure you click the READ MORE below to open the frame and then CLICK APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future jo