Mission Support Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Vacancy Number: 11918098
Salary: $53,105 - $84,441
Closing Date: May 8, 2023
Location: Washington, DC
Vacancy Number: 11918098
Salary: $53,105 - $84,441
Closing Date: May 8, 2023
Duties
As a Mission Support Specialist, GS-09, you will perform the following duties:
- Coordinate and perform a wide variety of administrative and management services essential to the operations of the office including, but not limited to: management information systems, telecommunications, budget, finance, procurement, human resources, training, logistics, property, space, records and files, printing and graphics, mail, travel, and office equipment.
- Advise management on assigned administrative matters.
- Conduct or participate in the evaluation of administrative programs, systems and methods and identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these services at the local level.
- Represent the office in dealings with vendors and organizations within the agency that have primary responsibility for these services.
- Operate, manage, and oversee a fleet management program including: purchase, disposal, maintenance, budgeting, and reporting functions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
- You must successfully pass a background investigation.
- You must successfully pass a drug screen.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
- Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
- Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application
You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level, which is 1 year, may be used to qualify at the GS-09. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following:
Experience: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
- Utilizes a number of guidelines that establish procedures and techniques and provide clear precedents that are directly applicable to the assignment;
- Exercises judgment regarding the most appropriate approach that is in accordance with established procedures and practices;
- Contacts/communicates with employees and managers within the agency, both inside and outside the immediate office or related units;
- Works with a variety of contacts to acquire, clarify, or exchange facts or information needed to complete assignments; and
- Practical knowledge of the basic concepts, principals, regulations, and policies related to logistics and procurement management. OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application
You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-GS-07 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as:
- Independently plans and carries out the assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices;
- Exercises judgement in choosing, interpreting, applying, and modifying available guidelines for adaptation to specific problems or issues;
- Utilizes knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, regulations, and policies related to logistics and procurement management to plan, organize, evaluate, and improve logistics and procurement services and processes;
- Identifies a variety of issues and their factual relationships, analyzes relevant factors and conditions, and chooses a course of action from many alternatives;
- Sound ability to communicate both orally and in writing used to question, explain and discuss requirements, work situations; and procedural requirements to various managers and employees. OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level, which is 1 year, may be used to qualify at the GS-09. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
