Summary About the Position: Serves as the Secretary of the General Staff (Secretary of the General Staff) and principal assistant to the Chief of Staff for the 20th CBRNE Command. Serves as the focal point for the complete spectrum of executive services, and for managing support of command and staff actions. Overall responsibility to assist the Chief of Staff in the execution of all matters pertaining to management of the staff and administrative processes for the Command. Responsibilities Liaises between the Command Group and the staff and serves as technical advisor on administrative policies and communications. Develops and provides recommendations on Command operating procedures and administration, headquarters space/facilities utilization, information flow/effective use of automation, and reporting. As the principle staff officer, represents the command and has the authority to commit the Chief of Staff within areas of responsibility. Directs, coordinates and manages the functional segments through a core staff, and other command resources. As SGS contacts various levels of higher echelon, including other Army Commands, major subordinate commands, and other agencies as appropriate, concerning special projects and assignments for the Command Group. Evaluates effectiveness of overall Command management operations and administration by review of reports, observation, discussion with other elements, and analysis. Exercises initiative and executive leadership in supporting the Command's missions and in representing the Command as a Direct Reporting Unit to US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM). 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 Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 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: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes (1) managing executive functions and advising senior level administrative requirements, (2) recommending organizational improvements based on changing mission requirements, and (3) advising with management officials on long range planning activities, new initiatives or program changes for continued mission support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: - Budget Administration - Internal Controls/Integrity - Oral Communication - Organizational Awareness 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-12). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. 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 51 - General Administrative and Support Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel