OFFICE SERVICE ASSISTANT (OA)

Full Job Description

Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) mission is to lead the DoD in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information.

Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.

One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as: Providing administrative, technical, and general office support duties to an organization; serving as a point of contact for internal and external customers to provide general and technical information about an organization; OR using computer software to prepare, edit, and format general communications, reports, and briefings.

A minimum typing proficiency of 40 Words Per Minute is required.

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) is qualifying.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Major Duties:

• Serves as Office Services Assistant to the Director of Accounting Operations, as well as provides support to all Accounting mission areas to include leadership and employees.
• Acts as a liaison between the Director and personnel associated with program areas both within and outside of Accounting Operations.
• Provides office personnel and customers with accurate, timely information on procedures, reports, requirements, suspense dates, planned meetings, agendas, and other necessary matters.
• Prepares and submits requisitions for office supplies, printing support, and related materials based upon personal assessment of office requirements or as requested.
• Manages calendar, arranges conferences, and makes necessary arrangements for travel, including arranging schedule of visits and making transportation and housing reservations.