Administrative Assistant (OA)

This position is located at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) Washington, DC. The primary purpose of the position is to provide a wide range of administrative support services for­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ an AFRH Division. This position is concurrently open to Merit Promotion eligibles under Announcement Number 27-AFRH-13108194-MP.

As a/an Administrative Assistant (OA), you will: Edit and format electronic drafts for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and compliance with established formats. Respond to questions from residents, family members, and outside agencies about office procedures and general administrative matters. Schedule meetings for the Service Chief and resolve calendar conflicts by checking attendees' availability. Plan travel itineraries, make reservations, and coordinate with points of contact at temporary duty locations. Create documents, spreadsheets, and databases using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.

Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. The AFRH ethics program promotes the highest standards of ethical conduct for all employees. As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As an AFRH employee, you will also be subject to the AFRH Supplemental Ethics Regulations which restrict the extent to which a AFRH employee can engage in certain activities and hold certain investments. Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report which must be filed within 30 days of your appointment as an employee of AFRH. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. Please contact the Agency Ethics Officer (Joseph Pollard) at (202) 541-7557, or joseph.pollard@afrh.gov if you should have any questions.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.