About this role
Job SummaryAbout the Position: This position is located at Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan. Kadena Air Base is the largest U.S. Air Force installation in the Asia Pacific region. Federal employees in Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan are currently entitled to receive a 0% (percentage is subject to change) Post Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary.
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 Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Specialized Experience GS-6: One year of specialized experience which includes managing office calendars; reviewing correspondence to ensure accuracy; and maintaining office records in areas such as: time and attendance, payroll and/or leave records. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing full administrative functions such as screen visitors/telephone calls, time and attendance tracking; maintaining office records, maintain calendars; reviewing and composing correspondences to ensure accuracy utilizing automated equipment; and making travel arrangements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitute of education for experience is permitted for the GS-06/07 level. Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. The hiring manager may require a typing a typing proficiency test be administered to verify meeting the typing requirements for this position. Applicants determined to not meet the typing proficiency will be considered ineligible and will not receive consideration for this position. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-06: 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-05). Time in Grade Requirement GS-07: 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-06).
Major DutiesServe as the Secretary to the District Superintendent, providing administrative support to the District Superintendent and the District staff.Performs or coordinates the performance of administrative and clerical duties in support of the District Superintendent's Office (DSO).Keeps Superintendent's and District staff calendar and schedules appointmentsReceives calls, greets visitors, and directs inquiries to the appropriate member of the school staff.Review correspondence and reports for technical accuracy. (Format, grammar, accuracy, conformance to office policy, completeness, coherence and consistency. Etc.)Prepares Requests for Personnel Action (RPA) and submits to the Human Resources Office.Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties such as makes travel arrangements, maintains personnel timecards, serves as Super Timekeeper, Organize/Compile information for reports.Provide information and guidance on school procedures, reports, and requirements, as well as school programs, polices, procedures, and activities.