Job: Executive Assistant

Jobing Description

Executive Assistant
JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:

Serves as principal executive assistant to the Director of the Marketing and Research Group, a subordinate agency of the Component Review Board Agency which is a Field Operating Agency (FOA) of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA M&RA). Responsible for the direction and performance of all administrative support functions and associated managerial tasks within the Office of the Director of the AMRG.

Who May Apply:

* Current Army Civilian Employee
* DoD Transfer (Excluding Army)
* Appointment of Certain Military Spouses, E.O. 13473

* Reinstatement
* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
* Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF)
* Executive Order 12721
* OPM Interchange Agreement Eligible

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* Must be able to obtain and maintain National Agency Check with Inquiries
* Must be able to perform TDY 10% of the time

DUTIES:

Responsible for the direction and performance of all the administrative support functions and associated managerial tasks. Develops and implements efficient and effective administrative policies and procedures. Establishes, receives, screens and maintains the Director, AMRG schedule of appointments, meetings, conferences, speaking engagements and other commitments. Establishes and maintains office files and review all correspondence and action papers prepared for the Director. Makes travel arrangements, prepares itineraries and manage travel vouchers.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the GS-0301-11 level, all applicants must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-0301-09). Specialized experience is defined as: knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness of programs within the organization; knowledge to develop and implement efficient and effective administrative policies and procedures; ability to analyze, evaluate and implement administrative management guidance essential to the direction and operation of the organization.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-0301-09 grade (or equivalent).

Experience may be substituted for or combined with higher-level education at the following levels:

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts if substituting experience with education).

Other Requirements:
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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.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .

BENEFITS:

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
* Comprehensive health and life insurance
* Competitive salaries
* Generous retirement programs
* Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
* Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
* Paid employment related training and education
* Possible student loan repayment
* Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
* Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.

OTHER INFORMATION:

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Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.)

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.