Mission Support Specialist

Summary Organizational

Location:

These positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in various locations.

Salary:

The salary range indicated in this announcement will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages .

Duties

As a Mission Support Specialist, at the full performance level 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. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Requirements by Closing Date:
  Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Complete the initial online assessments and USA Hire Assessment, if required.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below.

Minimum Qualifications For GS-07

Specialized Experience

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service that included performing at least 3 of the following:

• Performing routine office support tasks by following established procedures, such as processing forms, filing, or entering data into tracking systems;
• Maintaining logs or records for office resources, such as supplies, equipment, or travel;
• Preparing routine documents for someone else's review, such as status updates, basic spreadsheets, or draft correspondence; and
• Responding to routine inquiries from staff or the public, such as answering questions about office procedures or directing requests to the right office.

OR Education

One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR Superior Academic Achievement

Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable…