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U.S. Army North Executive Assistant (Office Automation) in Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Summary About the Position: Serves as the Executive Assistant for the Command Group. Performs duties designed to relieve the Command Group of as much administrative detail as possible and contributes to effective public relations with a very wide circle of high-ranking military and civilian government officials, civic leaders, and others whose interests and activities are concerned with the command's mission. Responsibilities Screen all correspondence addressed to the Command Group and directs to the appropriate staff member, or personally handles items of a routine and administrative nature. Reviews all correspondence and action papers prepared for the appropriate Command Group Members signature. Informs action officers of delays, adjustments in suspense and priorities, and other major changes as they occur. In coordination with Protocol, Secretary to the General Staff and Public Affairs, arranges for visits by high-ranking military and governmental officials, foreign dignitaries and civic leaders. Provides Command Groups guidance and makes recommendations as to itinerary and social activities. Assist Protocol in compiling guest lists for official functions hosted by the Command Group. Prepare written invitations and coordinates with Protocol for social functions held at the quarters, receives acceptances and regrets. Establishes and maintains office files and directives of interest to the Command Group. Plans, schedules, and directs arrangements for activities hosted by the Command Group. Serves as the primary Defense Travel System (DTS) Authorizing Official for USARNORTH Command Group. Analyze office procedures to ensure they meet organization's needs and are consistently understood and followed in subordinate offices. Establish, reviews and updates extensive, often complex office procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing administrative support and administrative management guidance; manage and schedule long range calendars; draft and finalize correspondence for signature of executive personnel; represent executive staff at conferences, trainings, or social events; identify key issues and events concerning management and ensure proper protocol, details and logistics are coordinated for civilian and military dignitaries OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Human Resource Management or Administrative Management. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Manages and Organizes Information Written Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.