This position is located in the Military Commissions Defense Organization (MCDO) at Arlington, VA. This position is in support of the MCDO, which is responsible for providing defense legal services to detainees being tried in military commissions. The incumbent serves as operations and litigation support specialist for the MCDO which requires knowledge of the principles, concepts, policies and objectives applicable to the MCDO.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The incumbent oversees a variety of programs and functions to include team travel, operations, and logistical support for litigation teams in Arlington, VA and Naval Station Guantanamo Bay (NSGB). Controls and implements the organization's facilities program, including modification, maintenance, repair and minor construction. Handles, transports, processes, safeguards classified material at NSGB, including classified materials within the Expeditionary Legal Complex (ELC). Serves as an expert resource on travel regulations and procedures. Coordinates all aspects of travel, logistical support and training for worldwide travel for defense personnel. Establishes internal procedures to secure adequate control to meet critical deadlines, status reports and directives. Uses own initiative in developing procedures, which will increase the general flow of information and improve the administrative process. Provides oversight, or assumes responsibility when applicable, of all program management of MCDO facilities, construction, and improvements. Government Purchase Card holder for micro-purchases; orders and receives purchases, delivers supplies, contacts and coordinates purchases with vendors, and processes monthly billing statement online; ensures all non-expendable items are placed on property book and properly hand receipted.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance
• This position may require you to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or mandatory overtime
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: Managing the day-to-day administrative support and operations functions such as travel, logistics and Government Purchase Card program; Coordinating all aspects of travel for agency personnel; Coordinating for modification, maintenance, repair and minor construction of facilities; and, Working with classified material and the safeguarding of classified documents. 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. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Defense Legal Services Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]