Program Assistant (Military)

SummaryAbout the Position: This position is with the US Army Cadet Command 3rd Brigade, Eastern Illinois University located in Charleston, Illinois.ResponsibilitiesServe as the point of contact for the organizations administrative and supply functions.Assist applicants/selectees in preparation of enrollment and contract documents for the program.Monitor pay reports for proper payments to the universities/schoolsProvide staff assistance in all areas of supply and logistics management.Assist organization by coordinating with the university to schedule and coordinate various facilities for events.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. All applicants applicants must meet the specialized experience at the GS-06 level is defined as: Experience in which includes work that involves 1) providing clerical and administrative support to a supply program involving issue and turn-in procedures 2)providing clerical support to Cadets by reviewing and submitting scholarship packets, military personnel actions for accuracy, and ensuring military pay is correct, coordinating workloads, updating and maintaining budgets, manpower, and staffing. Assisting and planning conferences and meetings, and help develop and prepare recurring reports. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:ConscientiousnessCustomer ServiceReasoningSpeakingWritingEducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position you may qualify if your education meets the definition below: One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7 . One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlAdditional InformationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Two year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 50 - Military Management position. You may claim military spouse preference. If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation incentive may be offered but are not automatic. This incentive is up to the discretion of the agency.