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Bahrain (On-Site/Office)
Duties
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Qualifications
GS-08
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Secretary Work by applying a basic knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to perform a broad range of planning, administrative, and technical executive-level support tasks. I have experience utilizing a knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) Supply Commands, the mission of supported activities, the organizational functions and structure of a command, as well as a substantive knowledge of command policies and procedures, including the commander's personal desires, in order to discern administrative issues needing immediate attention and taking appropriate action to resolve those issues. Experience must include a knowledge of various support duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals to provide executive level secretarial, communication, and administrative support while interacting with managers, and other personnel in order to perform the following duties: 1) Assisting with liaison for all managerial, administrative, planning, and technical concerns; 2) Maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel 3) Reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and ensuring outgoing correspondence includes proper formatting, spelling and sentence structure; and 4) Using automated office information software, specifically Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Defense Travel System; the skill of a qualified typist is required.
GS-09
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Secretary work by applying knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to independently perform a broad range of planning, administrative, and technical executive-level support tasks. I have experience utilizing a knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) Supply Commands, the mission of supported activities, the organizational functions and structure of a command, military and civilian protocols, as well as a substantive knowledge of command policies, procedures and objectives, including the commander's personal desires, in order to discern administrative issues needing immediate attention and taking appropriate action to resolve those issues. Experience must include a knowledge of various support duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals to provide executive level secretarial, communication, and administrative support, while interacting with senior members, advisors, managers, and other personnel in order to perform the following duties: 1) Acting as the primary liaison for all managerial, administrative, planning, and technical concerns; 2) Maintaining executive-level calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel and meetings including site requirements, agenda, and visual aids; 3) Reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and ensuring outgoing correspondence includes proper formatting, spelling, sentence structure, conformance with general policy, and factual information; and 4) Using automated office information software, specifically Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Defense Travel System; the skill of a qualified typist is required.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED:
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Education
THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
Tour of duty will be 18 Mos //24 Mos.Standard initial tours of duty are for 36 months with possibility of up to 24-month extension. Additional information is available from the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), available at:
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to:
Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
- You will maintain the daily calendar of the Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Executive Director.
- You will receive and screen visitors and phone calls from higher organizational levels, other agencies, or important public interests.
- You will compose non-technical correspondence on topics such as, office procedures, requests for information, and the handling of Congressional or other sensitive matters based on knowledge of unwritten policies, precedents, and practices.
- You will review correspondence prepared by self and others for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, and appropriate format.
- You will write reports of conferences and gives copies to participants who are expected to take action as result of conference, and follows up on the actions required.
- You will read and review material to be filed, ensures document is complete before filing, assigns code based on document content, and files material based on that determination.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
- This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
- May be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations
- You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
- A qualified typist is required
Qualifications
GS-08
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Secretary Work by applying a basic knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to perform a broad range of planning, administrative, and technical executive-level support tasks. I have experience utilizing a knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) Supply Commands, the mission of supported activities, the organizational functions and structure of a command, as well as a substantive knowledge of command policies and procedures, including the commander's personal desires, in order to discern administrative issues needing immediate attention and taking appropriate action to resolve those issues. Experience must include a knowledge of various support duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals to provide executive level secretarial, communication, and administrative support while interacting with managers, and other personnel in order to perform the following duties: 1) Assisting with liaison for all managerial, administrative, planning, and technical concerns; 2) Maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel 3) Reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and ensuring outgoing correspondence includes proper formatting, spelling and sentence structure; and 4) Using automated office information software, specifically Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Defense Travel System; the skill of a qualified typist is required.
GS-09
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing Secretary work by applying knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures, concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to independently perform a broad range of planning, administrative, and technical executive-level support tasks. I have experience utilizing a knowledge of Department of Defense (DOD) Supply Commands, the mission of supported activities, the organizational functions and structure of a command, military and civilian protocols, as well as a substantive knowledge of command policies, procedures and objectives, including the commander's personal desires, in order to discern administrative issues needing immediate attention and taking appropriate action to resolve those issues. Experience must include a knowledge of various support duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals to provide executive level secretarial, communication, and administrative support, while interacting with senior members, advisors, managers, and other personnel in order to perform the following duties: 1) Acting as the primary liaison for all managerial, administrative, planning, and technical concerns; 2) Maintaining executive-level calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel and meetings including site requirements, agenda, and visual aids; 3) Reviewing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and ensuring outgoing correspondence includes proper formatting, spelling, sentence structure, conformance with general policy, and factual information; and 4) Using automated office information software, specifically Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and the Defense Travel System; the skill of a qualified typist is required.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED:
ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:
Education
THERE ARE NO EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:
Tour of duty will be 18 Mos //24 Mos.Standard initial tours of duty are for 36 months with possibility of up to 24-month extension. Additional information is available from the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), available at:
To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Foreign Overseas information, please go to:
Priority consideration will be given to military spouse preference and family member preference eligible residing in the commute area of the duty location for this position. Commute area is defined as the geographic area surrounding the duty location in which people can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily.
Military Spouses and Family Members may apply 30 days before their anticipated arrival date. However, they will not receive preference until arrival at the foreign location. Additional documentation may be required prior to granting preference.
Military spouses and family members who are appointed may not extend longer than 2 months following the transfer of the sponsor from the commuting area of the foreign duty station; 2 months beyond the separation of the appointee's sponsor; or any time beyond the time employee ceases to be a family member.
PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
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