This vacancy is for a GS-0318-7, Secretary located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, FACILITIES DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION CENTER. Duty location is located in Norfolk, VA.
To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Assuring that background and supporting information is provided in the correspondence package Maintaining suspense records on correspondence and action documents and follows-up to ensure timely reply or action Providing assistance to staff to assure that routine responses to public inquires on standard matters are appropriate and in compliance with unit policies and procedures Maintaining control of action correspondence and perform follow-up action to ensure timely reply/action. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
The positions provide a wide variety of administrative and clerical support to the FDCC Commanding Officer and other management personnel and in general support of unit operations. Coordinates office procedures for an organization with subordinate units with a mission that impacts a wide variety of field units and mission accomplishments. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Preparation, review, and management of official correspondence and records. Management of leadership and shared meeting space calendars. Preparation and dissemination of routine communications to unit personnel and leadership. Timekeeper for civilian personnel & support routine administrative needs including travel review and approval. Manages office supplies, furniture, and equipment and coordinates replacement as needed.