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Performs general administrative and program work not covered by other specific series.
Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0301
Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.
Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):
This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.
| Grade | Education | Experience | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university | 3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4 | Equivalent combinations qualifying |
| GS-7 | 1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 | Combinations of graduate education and experience |
| GS-9 | 2 years graduate education or master's degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience |
| GS-11 | 3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 | Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience |
| GS-12+ | Not applicable | 1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade | N/A |
Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):
Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.
Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.
Military jobs that transition to GS-0301
Strong administrative foundation. Personnel management experience valuable.
Program Admin for operations center positions.
Program Admin path for more senior admin roles.
General Admin path for operations center positions.
Miscellaneous admin series - strong alignment.
Administrative series with legal specialization.
Program Admin path for production control.
Military admin experience translates well. Emphasize office management and coordination skills.
General Admin path. Some VA Chaplain support positions.
General Admin for shore-based operations management.
Limited direct federal diving positions. Army Corps, NOAA some opportunities.
General Admin for food service management. Some federal facilities have food service positions.
Program Management path for space operations coordination.
Program Admin for space operations support.
Limited direct translation. Some aviation support positions.
Program Admin for defense operations. Some 0132 intel paths.
Program Admin for operations coordination.
Strong coordination and planning skills. Staff experience at battalion+ level particularly valuable.
Staff experience and coordination skills transfer. Intelligence operations management at senior levels.
Miscellaneous admin roles value analytical and briefing skills.
Program coordination and planning skills transfer.
General admin path. MWR, FSS, and base support positions.
Admin path for operations center work. Some 0132 intel paths.
General Admin path for weather support roles without science degree.
Tangential alignment. GS-0301 is a catch-all administrative series; OS radar, CIC operations, and tactical tracking expertise do not transfer to federal administrative work. This is a career pivot, not a technical transition. Better alternatives: GS-0340 Program Management (operational coordination) or defense intelligence agencies for CIC expertise. ATC-qualified OSs should explore GS-2152 Air Traffic Control.
💡 Tip: Your unique military experience may qualify you even if your MOS isn't listed.
Ability to analyze information, identify problems, and develop solutions.
Skill in oral and written communication to convey information clearly.
Knowledge of program management principles and practices.
Understanding of organizational structures and processes.
Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Skill in developing plans and evaluating program effectiveness.
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