About this role
Job SummaryNational Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment
QualificationsYou must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Specialized experience is defined as: For the GS-9: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-7. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience includes: Performing administrative and business support functions such as coordinating office operations and schedules; preparing, reviewing, and routing correspondence and staff actions; supporting personnel, travel, records, events, supply/property, and time-and-attendance activities; applying administrative policies and procedures; and gathering and analyzing information to resolve administrative problems and improve office processes. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesPlans, coordinates, and executes administrative and business operations supporting the academic mission, including scheduling, correspondence, staff actions, and long-range administrative requirements.Coordinates CONUS/OCONUS travel and uses the Defense Travel System (DTS) to prepare travel orders, reservations, itineraries, and travel claims/vouchers in accordance with applicable regulations.Administers records management requirements for assigned organizations, including paper/electronic files, vital records, declassification and document security reviews, annual updates, and archives.Coordinates civilian personnel actions, in/out-processing, evaluations, JTD actions, and civilian time and attendance; prepares and tracks actions for leadership review and approval.Supports special events, distinguished visitors, and guest speakers; assists with supply requisitions/orders and maintains Property Book records for assigned equipment in accordance with University directives.