About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes updating manpower databases by entering current personnel counts; drafting informational reports following standardized templates for administrative updates; and screening personnel action requests according to established routing and processing guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). Imagine a career where a world-class mission meets an unmatched lifestyle. When you join our team at Fort Detrick, you aren't just taking a job you are gaining a vibrant community with premier on-post perks that make living and working here a breeze. From the convenience of modern on-post housing and the excitement of robust MWR recreation and fitness programs, to hassle-free RV parking and trusted on-site pet kenneling for your furry family members, we provide everything you need to thrive. Step into a supportive environment designed to elevate your career and your quality of life. Apply today and see how far you can go!
Major DutiesAnalyze statistical data to evaluate organizational efficiency standings against planned accomplishments.Interpret administrative regulations to determine organizational impact and advise operating officials.Submit requests for personnel actions (RPAs) such as awards, promotions, and hiring actions.Assist supervisors in resolving manpower issues, including personnel movement, reassignments, and promotions.Maintain reports, files, and administrative data for personnel and office operations.