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Support Services Administration
Federal position administering facility support services including space management, equipment coordination, property management, and administrative services at government buildings.
What GS-0342 pays
2025 base rates, before locality. Most federal employees add a locality adjustment on top.
| Grade | Step 1 | Step 2 | Step 3 | Step 4 | Step 5 | Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 | Step 9 | Step 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS-5 | $34,454 | $35,603 | $36,752 | $37,901 | $39,050 | $40,199 | $41,348 | $42,497 | $43,646 | $44,786 |
| GS-7 | $42,679 | $44,102 | $45,525 | $46,948 | $48,371 | $49,794 | $51,217 | $52,640 | $54,063 | $55,486 |
| GS-9 | $52,205 | $53,945 | $55,685 | $57,425 | $59,165 | $60,905 | $62,645 | $64,385 | $66,125 | $67,865 |
| GS-11 | $63,163 | $65,268 | $67,373 | $69,478 | $71,583 | $73,688 | $75,793 | $77,898 | $80,003 | $82,108 |
| GS-12 | $75,706 | $78,229 | $80,752 | $83,275 | $85,798 | $88,321 | $90,844 | $93,367 | $95,890 | $98,422 |
| GS-13 | $90,025 | $93,026 | $96,027 | $99,028 | $102,029 | $105,030 | $108,031 | $111,032 | $114,033 | $117,034 |
| GS-14 | $106,382 | $109,928 | $113,474 | $117,020 | $120,566 | $124,112 | $127,658 | $131,204 | $134,750 | $138,296 |
| GS-15 | $125,133 | $129,304 | $133,475 | $137,646 | $141,817 | $145,988 | $150,159 | $154,330 | $158,501 | $162,672 |
Base pay only. Locality pay adds 15 to 40 percent or more depending on where the job sits. Source: OPM 2025 General Schedule.
Qualification requirements
OPM's standard for GS-0342, as written.
Individual Occupational Requirements for Support Services Administration Series 0342
Note: There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series; the Individual Occupational Requirements apply instead.
Education:
GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university.
GS-7 and Above: Graduate-level education in public administration, business administration, industrial engineering, industrial management, or other administrative or management fields related to the position to be filled.
- GS-7: One full academic year of graduate education
- GS-9: Two years of graduate education or a master's degree
- GS-11: Three years of graduate education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
Experience:
GS-5 (General Experience): Three years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4. General experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position.
Above GS-5 (Specialized Experience): One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of the methods and procedures for providing or performing a variety of functions and services applicable to the position to be filled; ability to plan, organize, and control work involving diverse activities; ability to gain cooperation and coordinate the work of others; and skill in oral and written communications.
Qualifying experience includes:
- Management analysis work
- Administrative officer or assistant work
- Office management in a position with responsibility for support services
- Secretarial work that included responsibility for coordinating support services
- Military or other work that required directing or coordinating work in a function such as supply, transportation, or similar
Combining Education and Experience: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.
What this means if you served
- Write the duties, not the billet. OPM credits military experience on the work performed, and does not use rank or pay to judge specialized experience.
- Put the training and certifications you earned in service on the page. They count here.
- Claim your veterans preference on the application. It is not applied for you.
- No positive education requirement here, so qualifying experience can stand in for the education.
How to qualify for GS-0342
1Review Qualification Requirements
Read the OPM qualification standards above to understand the education and experience requirements for your target grade level.
2Find Your Grade Level
Grade follows the scope and complexity of the work you can document against the announcement, not the rank you held. OPM does not use military rank or pay when it evaluates specialized experience. Roughly: GS-5 entry, GS-7/9 junior, GS-11/12 journey, GS-13 and up senior.
3Gather Documentation
Collect your DD-214, SF-50 (if applicable), transcripts, certifications, and any training records that demonstrate your qualifications.
4Build Your Federal Resume
Two pages. USAJOBS has enforced that limit since 27 September 2025 and will not accept a longer resume from a Title 5 agency posting, so the space has to answer every qualification requirement. Include hours worked per week, supervisor contact details, and the accomplishments with numbers on them.
5Apply on USAJOBS
Search for open positions, carefully answer all assessment questions, and submit your application before the closing date.
Military jobs that map to this series
Unit Supply Specialist
Property accountability, equipment coordination, and warehouse and supply management transfer directly to federal facility and property support services.
Skills that carry over: Property management, Supply accountability, Equipment coordination, Inventory control, Records management.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Logistics Specialist
Supply, procurement, and property management experience maps to space, equipment, and administrative support services in federal buildings.
Skills that carry over: Supply management, Procurement, Property management, Inventory control, Logistics coordination.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Materiel Management
Materiel and equipment accountability, warehouse operations, and asset management line up with facility support and property administration.
Skills that carry over: Materiel management, Property accountability, Warehouse operations, Asset tracking, Records management.
Usually opens at: GS-5, GS-7, GS-9.
Your record can qualify you even when your code is not on this list. The crosswalk is a starting point, not the gate.
Typical duties
- Manage support services
- Coordinate facility needs
- Oversee equipment programs
- Administer service contracts
- Plan administrative operations
Key competencies
Facilities Management
Knowledge of building and property management.
Contract Management
Skill in overseeing service contracts.
Resource Allocation
Ability to manage support services resources.
Problem Solving
Skill in resolving operational issues.
Communication
Effective coordination with service providers.
Planning
Ability to develop support services programs.
Words the announcement will use
Use the ones your record actually supports. A rater is matching your experience against the specialized experience statement, and a keyword with nothing behind it does not survive that.
Questions about GS-0342
What is a Support Services Specialist?
A GS-0342 Support Services Specialist manages facility support operations including space management, property, mail, printing, and administrative services. These professionals ensure federal offices have the support infrastructure needed to accomplish their missions.
How much does a Support Services Specialist make?
Support Services Specialists earn between $42,679 (GS-7 Step 1) and $117,034 (GS-13 Step 10) under the 2025 GS pay scale. Most positions are GS-9/11/12, earning $52,205-$98,422 annually plus locality adjustments.
What are the requirements for GS-0342?
GS-0342 positions require education and/or experience in facilities management, administration, or business. Entry-level positions accept degrees or equivalent experience. Higher grades require specialized facility and support services management experience.
Can military experience substitute for education in GS-0342?
Yes, military facilities and support experience is highly valued. Those who managed motor pools, supply rooms, facilities, or base support operations have directly transferable skills. Military logistics and administrative experience applies well.
What is the career progression for Support Services Specialist?
The career ladder typically follows GS-7/9/11/12/13 intervals. Entry-level specialists support facility operations. GS-11/12 specialists manage programs independently. Senior specialists direct comprehensive support services programs.
How do I apply for GS-0342 jobs?
Search USAJOBS.gov for 'Support Services' or '0342' series. Every agency has these positions. Your federal resume should detail facility management, property accountability, and administrative support experience.
Ready to apply for GS-0342?
A rater matches your record against the announcement's specialized experience statement, inside two pages. BMR writes that shape from your own experience: competency headers, real scope, hours per week, and the supervisor detail the rater checks.