Army Reserve Administrator

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Farmingdale, NY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 200th Military Police Command, 333 Military Police Brigade, located in Farmingdale, New York. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The incumbent performs administrative work supporting the organization’s readiness program, personnel, training, financial management, inventory, travel, and pay functions. The incumbent must complete the Unit Administrator Basic Course and Unit Pay Administrator Course within 18 months of appointment. Duties may require work during evenings, nights, holidays, or weekends, including changes to shifts or tour of duty.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Successfully complete the Unit Administrator Basic Course within 18 months of appointment.
• Successfully complete the Unit Pay Administrator Course within 18 months of appointment.
• Meet one year of specialized experience providing administrative assistance in areas such as training, medical readiness, personnel actions, financial actions, supply, or logistics; coordinating logistical and training support with internal personnel or organizations; and preparing written correspondence for briefing organizational personnel; OR meet the stated graduate education qualification; OR qualify through a combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily administrative functions in support of the organization’s readiness program.
• Provide guidance to personnel on changes to organizational regulations and directives.
• Use automation systems to identify financial management program deficiencies.
• Analyze the account report system to maintain inventory.
• Coordinate training programs for personnel in accordance with organizational directives and guidance.
• Manage the organization’s travel program.
• Provide pay guidance to organizational personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advance in-hire rates may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level