Foreign Administrative Support Specialist

Foreign Administrative Support Specialist

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans. This position is located in the DEA, Pretoria, South Africa Country Office.
DutiesAs a Foreign Administrative Support Specialist your typical work assignments may include: Manages office budget; controls financial operations and manages accounting records.Performs accounts reconciliations.





May be required to maintain imprest account.Serves as personnel liaison representative.Provides human resources advice and assistance concerning personnel actions, time and attendance, pay issues, foreign allowances, leave administration, and security clearance process.Performs procurement and property management functions to include procuring supplies and services; maintaining stock level controls; negotiating with vendors to obtain best price and warranties; and performing annual inventory of all accountable property.Obtains and manages official government vehicles, arranges for servicing, maintains vehicle usage records, prepares monthly reports, and coordinates the disposal of vehicles. ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION:
Length of Tour: Employees are limited to a maximum of five years of service in an overseas assignment. The initial tour of duty for this assignment is 3 (three) years. After the initial tour of duty has been completed, extensions may be granted in one-year increments up to the five-year maximum.





Employees who wish to remain on an overseas assignment in excess of the five-year maximum must request a tour extension or renewal before the end of their current assignment. Employees who are approved to extend their overseas assignment beyond the five-year maximum will forfeit the right to return to an office of preference. They will be placed in an appropriate position at a DEA domestic office where a vacancy exists.
At the conclusion of an overseas tour, DEA will attempt to return employees to their home location. If such a placement is not possible, employees' office of preference lists will be considered. However, employees are reminded that assignments are determined based on the needs of DEA.

Pretoria, South Africa Country Office
Post (Hardship) Differential* 10%
Post (Cost of Living) Allowance* None
Danger Pay Allowance: None






Home Leave: Allowed after the initial 24 months incident to tour renewal.
Housing Allowances: Housing paid for by U.S. Government, Pretoria is a furnished post.
Foreign Language: None
Rest & Recuperation: 2
Relocation Incentive: No
Educational Allowances**: Yes, see below

*Post (cost of living) allowance, post (hardship) differential, and danger pay allowance (if applicable to the advertised post) are subject to change.

Overseas Transition Preparation: Please contact DEA Family Liaison Officers Kieran Mandato (******) or N'Dorah Z. Walker (******) for Post Reports that detail living conditions for employees and their families at post.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Overtime may be required.






Individual and dependents are required to pass a physical examination given by the State Department.
Salary$51,332 - $80,737/yearConditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is required.Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.QualificationsGS-09: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 Federal grade level in assisting in performing administrative duties in support of an office.
GS-11:





Must have one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-9 level that involves providing administrative support related to coordinating and providing guidance in the areas of financial management, procurement and property management, personnel management, and vehicle management.
Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

Training Requirements: Selectees for this position must successfully complete five mandatory foreign assignment courses.

Education: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
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Benefits:A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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▶️ Foreign Administrative Support Specialist
🖊️ Air Force Institute of Technology
📍 Pretoria