About the Position: Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Deputy to the Commanding General (DTCG) and the Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Headquarters, US Army Medical Center of Excellence, located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. This is a Developmental position may be filled at the GS-07 or GS-08 grade level.

Duties

Provides administrative support for the Deputy to the Commanding General (DTCG) and the Command Sergeant Major (CSM). Assists the Command Sergeant Major (CSM) with NCO/Soldier of the Year Boards, the Sergeant Audie Murphy Board, and other various boards. Coordinates and organizes the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence/Fort Sam Houston Recognition Ceremonies. Advises staff members of Command Group on current issues affecting the organization. Types a wide variety of correspondence including but not limited to; letters, memoranda, and other correspondence based on conferences, meetings, etc. Prepares travel orders and itineraries, makes reservations, and process completed travel orders using automated travel systems. For designated projects, establishes and maintains database records of forecasted project milestones and other data elements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration 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 VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes receiving and screening visitors and telephone calls to determine nature of call or visit; preparing documents, reports and correspondence for use in meeting and briefings; maintaining staff calendars and schedules for meetings and appointments; serving as recorder for a variety of organizational executive meetings; making travel arrangements; answering basic questions regarding correspondence, awards, personnel issues, and refers technical issues to the appropriate staff member(s). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Specialized Experience GS-08: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes using protocol procedures to include proper etiquette and military customs and courtesies for distinguished visitors to plan formal/informal functions; communicating with high-level military and civilian government, industrial and civic officials; coordinating special activities, events, ceremonies and official visits; analyzing incoming and outgoing correspondence to determine importance and route to the appropriate department for action; maintaining leader's calendar for conferences, briefings, hearings, speaking engagements, etc; coordinating, creating and reconciling travel and lodging for personnel through automated government travel system such as Defense Travel System (DTS); ensuring all time and attendance data is correct in accordance with the Defense Civilian Pay System. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). 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. Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Manages and Organizes InformationManages ResourcesWriting 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: ? Time in grade Requirement for GS-07: GS-06 or equivalent ? Time in grade Requirement for GS-08: GS-07 or equivalent

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W3VZAA US ARMY TRADOC MEDICAL COE DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk