About the Position: As an Administrative Officer (HRO), you will be providing administrative and logistical support, and planning in support for the Human Rights Office events and select activities sponsoring the Human Rights Initiative (HRI). This position is located at USSOUTHCOM in Miami, Florida. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Recent Graduates.

Duties

Provides administrative support in planning SOUTHCOM-sponsored Human Rights Initiative (HRI) execution plan for each fiscal year, including the development of TCA concepts, and all necessary coordination on concepts. Provides administrative and logistical support in the coordination and planning stages and supports execution of Human Rights Office events and select activities under the auspices of the SOUTHCOM-sponsored Human Rights Initiative (HRI). Provides administrative support to HRO serving as property book holder, security manager, DTS reviewer, and other administrative support duties as they arise. Coordinates with the Contracting Office in securing conference space, supplies, transportation, and making lodging arrangements for HRO representatives and event participants. Oversees all administrative requirements for events, such as participant travel, lodging, visas, contracts, debit cards, transportation, catering, and reconciling financial commitments, and post-event assessments. Organizes meetings and video teleconferences (VTCs) on human rights-related issues (i.e. reserving meeting space, coordinating attendance, disseminating materials, and drafting of documents). Supports the planning and execution of special Command events related to human rights, including International Human Rights Day.

Requirements

• A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 50% of the time.
• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or Haitian Creole is desirable but NOT required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of Recent Graduate as defined below: Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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). Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing administrative support to the Human Rights Office (HRO) regarding sensitive political military issues related to human rights; AND coordinating Human Rights Initiative (HRI) execution plans and events. 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, such as: Human Rights, Human Services, Organizational & Social Services. 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. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk