The Staff Assistant position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Legislative Affairs (H).  The Bureau coordinates legislative activity for the Department of State and advises the Secretary and other Department principals on legislative strategy.  The incumbent serves as a Staff Assistant, and participates in controlling the information flow to and from the Office of the Assistant Secretary.

Duties

Serves as a liaison with other Departmental organizations as well members of the interagency on matters dealing nationally important Congressional waivers, notifications and communications. Coordinates special projects and assignments that cross organizational lines and provides critical background information to senior Bureau management on classified notifications/packages. Monitors and assists in coordinating the daily activities of H principals. As required, attends staff meetings as note-taker, drafts notes and distributes to bureau and interested overseas posts. Safeguards and protects classified material, preventing any unauthorized disclosure. Safeguards and protects Privacy Act Information (PII) from unauthorized release. Safeguards and protects Information Technology (IT) systems. Serves as an editorial expert for the Assistant Secretary, other senior H management officials, and the support staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience effectively and efficiently manage sensitive information distribution and flow between multiple office/parties. Experience developing internal correspondence guidelines and/or procedures. Experience providing instructions and guidance to staff members on administrative matters. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29405 United States
• Name: A Green
• Phone: 843-952-0115
• Email: [email protected]