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Organization(s):
NORTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL DENTAL COMMAND; US ARMY DENTAL ACTIVITY, WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL COMMAND; DENTAL COMPANY; WASHINGTON, DC 20307-5400
About the Position: The position is under the direct supervision of the Dental Army Command (DENTAC) First Sergeant.
Physical Demands: The work is predominantly sedentary.
Work Environment: Work is performed in typical office & meeting room environments.
The Dental Activity includes several subordinate segments of similar but different specialized functions which are further subdivided. Two separate clinics are part of the command. The usual formal procedures are established to govern procedural matters, e.g., suspense procedures, completion of forms, and chain of command. The commander directs activities primarily through face-to-face contacts (staff meetings, visits, etc.), and by telephone.
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
NSPS Position: This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Major Duties
Serves as secretary & personal assistant to the Commander & Exec Officer. Receives calls, maintains calendars, schedules appointments & conferences without prior clearance & reads incoming publications/regs/directives. Establishes/maintains Commander?s personal files. Reviews materials prepared for Commander?s signature for regulatory compliance, grammar, format & command policies. Arrange/attend conferences/briefings, recording minutes/summaries. Receives incoming mail. Reviews outgoing correspondence for accuracy, adherence & Commanders policies. Assists subordinate clerical personnel. Coordinates travel for the Commander & visiting dignitaries. Composes correspondence on own initiative, using knowledge of the Commanders writing style. Personally signs and distributes administrative correspondence in accordance with specific authority delegated by the Commander. Justifies and orders office supplies, equipment, forms & publications. They will use office automation hard/software.How to Apply
Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement.Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date.Resume must be on file in our centralized database.Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.Required Documents:
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Contact Information:
Central Resume Processing Center
Phone: 410-306-0137
Email: applicanthelp@cpsrxtp.belvoir.army.mil
Or write:
Central Resume Processing Center
314 Johnson Street
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next:
Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Click on link below to view qualification standard.General Schedule SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of experience directly related to the occupation and equivalent to the next lower grade level or its equivalent level. Education is not creditable, however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of clerical & administrative principles and practices to perform duties such as keeping the Commanders calendar, follow-up on conference commitments gathering background data, providing advice to clerical personnel, and making travel arrangements.
Ability to coordinate the non-professional administrative work of the office with other offices, and to advise on procedures, regulations, completing reports, etc.
Knowledge of scheduling Command conferences, notifying attendees, preparing agenda, following up on actions initiated, recording & coordinating commitments made by command, and composing minutes of committee meetings and distributing them.
Skill in Microsoft office software and hardware; type, assemble and process correspondence.
Knowledge of grammar, sentence structure, punctuation and spelling sufficient to review correspondence for accuracy and to compose delegated correspondence.
Skill to take and transcribe written notes, and to transcribe from tape recordings.
Physical Demands: The work is predominantly sedentary.
Work Environment: Work is performed in typical office & meeting room environments.
About the activity: The Dental Activity includes several subordinate segments of similar but different specialized functions which are further subdivided. Two separate clinics are part of the command. The usual formal procedures are established to govern procedural matters, e.g., suspense procedures, completion of forms, and chain of command. The commander directs activities primarily through face-to-face contacts (staff meetings, visits, etc.), and by telephone.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. NSPS positions are excluded from time-in-grade restrictions.Applicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required to perform the work identified in the duties description. Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level. Typing - Any Grade: Qualified typist is required (40wpm).
Other Requirements:
Click here for more information. Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required.Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Job Details |
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Candidate Application |
| Employer: Department Of The Army | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Parkville | |
| Experience:Any | State: Maryland | |
| Education: Any | Zip Code:21234 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 27,139.00 - 38,060.00 USD per year
Benefits
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.If you wish, you may also Submit Your Resume to the Insourced co-branded Resume Submission service, which will make your resume available to all employers in the CareerBuilder.com job search system.
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