EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Duties

Manages, administers, assigns, tracks, analyzes, and reports taskers and requests for Information (RFls). Maintains situational awareness of current and planned operations and command's capabilities and capacities to allow precise and timely assignment for coordination or development of products for three General/Flag Officers' review.

Serves as a subject matter Expert (SME) on Human Capital Management. Plans, designs, coordinates, and directs actions necessary to secure effective Human Capital support for HQ USCENTCOM Command Group and Special Staff encompassing over 300 positions.

Manages the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Programs. Serves as the Command Group point of contact for management of FOINPA actions that fall within the Command Group scope of activities.

Manages the Information Security Program for the Command Group. Advises, assists, and carries out the orders of the Director within the tolerances of the HQ USCENTCOM Information Security Program.

Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Joint Staff, United States Central Command. Implements executive direction and manages the day-to-day operations by coordinating functions of the Command Group's staff (advisory, administrative, and technical staffs).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may require periodic travel away from normal duty station (CONUS and CONUS) on military or commercial aircraft.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive (cont'd)
• (cont'd) Compartmented Information (SCI) based on a Tier 5 investigation. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Incumbent may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and federal holidays throughout the year.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TOP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short (cont'd)
• (cont'd) notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• This is a Term position NTE 13 Months; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position using (cont'd)
• (cont'd) "Reinstatement" eligibility and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position.
• This is an Obligated Position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employee's return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Administrative and Management Positions for Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series, 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of command and military service department structure and supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, and goals. Comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act and associated principles, regulatory requirements, request flow process, and organizational policy. Comprehensive knowledge of the Information Security Program and associated principles, regulatory requirements, request flow process, and organizational policy. Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools required to develop, instruct, evaluate, improve, and conduct training.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of command and military service department structure and supporting elements and programs, missions, policies, and goals.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act and associated principles, regulatory requirements, request flow process, and organizational policy.

Comprehensive knowledge of the Information Security Program and associated principles, regulatory requirements, request flow process, and organizational policy.

Knowledge of effective training principles, techniques, and tools required to develop, instruct, evaluate, improve, and conduct training.

Possesses proficient skills in Microsoft Suite Office Applications (i.e., Excel, Adobe, Word, and Power Point), database management, and general Information Management principles and processes.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals and make written and oral presentations to various levels of management on complex and challenging information management issues.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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