EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Collaboration, Coordination and Communication Manager for the Headquarters, United States Central Command (HQ USCENTCOM), Command Group, Secretary of the Joint Staff Directorate responsible to analyze, assign, track, coordinate, review, synchronize, and process Joint Staff and General Officer taskers. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.

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).

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.