Summary About the Position: This position is with Headquarters, US Army Corps of Engineers, Directorate of Contracting, located in Washington, D.C. Management may select from any grade advertised. This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be considered for this time-limited assignment should apply to Announcement # CERA245533737659R. Please see 'Additional Information' section for further details. Responsibilities Respond to taskers and inquiries and relay instructions, tasks, and action items to appropriate offices and staff and advise them of the Director’s guidance or expectations. Brief the Executive Director prior to meetings/conferences and ensure necessary reference material is provided on matters to be discussed. Work with counterparts of other agencies and offices to resolve administrative operating problems, and to research and coordinate actions in-order to clarify issues and obtain concurrence. Establish, receive, screen, and maintain the Director’s schedule of appointments, meetings, conferences, speaking engagements, and other commitments. Oversee meeting/briefing administrative issues such as teleconference/video teleconference dial in, taking attendance, and taking meeting minutes and due outs. Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and work closely with the command, installation, or civilian communities to be visited on all administrative details. Apply a working knowledge of research methodologies, coupled with high-level of expertise in technical writing and editing skills. 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. *This is a Re-Announcement* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 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 In order to qualify, you must meet the Basic 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. Experience required at GS-09: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes maintaining cognizance of the policies, plans, and objectives that influence the daily operation of the agency; making travel arrangements, preparing itineraries, and working closely with the command and civilian communities to be visited on all administrative details; and researching relevant laws, regulations and policies and developing appropriate historical information relating to program accomplishments. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Experience required at GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes screening and maintaining the Director's schedule of appointments, meetings, conferences, and other commitments; overseeing meeting/briefing administrative issues such as teleconference/video teleconference dial in, taking attendance, and taking meeting minutes and due outs; and responding to taskers and inquiries and relaying instructions, tasks, and action items to appropriate offices and staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Information Management Oral 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-07). 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-09). 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 Term Appointment NTE - Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE two (2) Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) two (2) years will need to apply to Announcement # CERA245533737659R at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/823149700 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. This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. 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) #51 - General Administration and Management Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.