EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT with Security Clearance

Duties * Develops plans and strategies for the internal and external integration of day-to-day and long-range projects, actions, and activities. * Independently formulates general policies and plans relating to administrative functions, and formulates new or revised regulations to meet current or changing conditions. * Responsible for managing the operating schedule and long-range calendar. * Research and coordinates with all sections in order to depict executive level travel, VIPs, major events, social activities, and speeches. * Supervises all aspects of travel to include coordination of complex itineraries; making air/ground transportation arrangements; hotel reservations; and preparation of trip books. Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship or National * Suitable for Federal Employment * Registered for Selective Service * This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination. * Obtain and maintain Secret security clearance. Qualifications One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-07 for GS-09 positions, and GS-09 for GS-11 positions, within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. GS-09 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience in selecting the best approach to analyzing subjects and issues, basic management and organizational practices, and various administrative duties. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience with developing plans for day-to-day or long-range projects, maintaining operating schedules and long-range calendars, and providing guidance to other administrative personnel. Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of Education for Experience: You MUST provide transcripts to validate substitute of education claim . For the GS-09 level: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. For the GS-11 level: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed higher-level graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Official Transcripts: If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications (i.e. you would not qualify without the education obtained), you MUST submit transcripts with your application. * * Official transcripts are not required at the time of application outside of what is outlined above; however, official transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment. * An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. * FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. * Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education Additional information * Our complete benefits package is one of the most comprehensive found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, growth & learning. * Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. * A one year probationary period may be required. * Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. * We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service. See http://www.ssa.gov/ * This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. * This position is Non exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. * Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a displaced Federal Civil Service employee and attain a rating of at least 90, you may be entitled to receive special priority selection under the ICTAP. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance . NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible? * Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf * Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. * All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. Your application will be evaluated and rated under the Category Rating and Selection Procedures. We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Eligible candidates will then be placed for selection consideration into 3 categories as described below: * Best Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates experience as an expert in the field or recognized as a senior specialist, team lead, etc.The Assessment Questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies: * Highly Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrates full-performance level experience based on responses to occupational questionnaire. * Qualified Category: Meets the minimum qualifications and demonstrates minimum experience and/or training only based on responses to occupational questionnaire. * Administration and Management
* Communication
* Interpersonal Skills
* Manages and Organizes Information You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12693651 Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ . * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packag