ASSISTANT

Summary You will serve as an Assistant in the Command Office of NAVUNSEAWARCENDIV KEYPORT WA. This NG-05 position is equivalent to the GS-11/12 level. The NG-04 position is equivalent to the GS-9/10 level. Responsibilities You will provide administrative support and assistance in the management of NUWC Division, Keyport’s Command Office and manage employee information of a confidential nature for the Chief of Staff. You will serve as a senior advisor to the Commanding Officer/Technical Director, Senior Command Staff, and Command administrative support personnel, providing leadership and direction in relevant policies and processes. You will evaluate, execute, and disseminate NSWC/NUWC Headquarters (HQ) policies and procedures and independently develop and implement Command administrative policies, procedures, and procedural guides. You will design, develop, and manage systems, processes, and procedures necessary for tracking and documenting high level activities and actions for projects/programs for Senior Command Staff members. You will compose, receive, review, and manage all Command correspondence routings and approvals, setting/meeting all deadlines and following procedural guidance. You will collaborate with the Public Affairs Officer/Protocol Officer in developing executive level visit and event agendas, logistics planning, and day of execution support. You will coordinate/process travel arrangements, conference attendance packets, timekeeping functions, facilities upgrades, security access, and information technology issues/upgrades. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NG-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NG-04 pay band (GS-9/10) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing senior executive administrative support functions to handle correspondence, manage calendars, and arrange travel. NG-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NG-03 pay band (GS-7/8) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing administrative support functions to handle correspondence, manage calendars, and arrange travel. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 directly to paid employment. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.