About the Position: This position is located at the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE), Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) Ft. Moore, Georgia 31905. The "Maneuver Center of Excellence" is located 100 miles south of Atlanta and is adjacent to Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama.

Duties

Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of official functions for military and civilian dignitaries. Performs a variety of tasks relative to the development, coordination, and implementation of plans and itineraries in support of visiting domestic and foreign dignitaries. Coordinates and prepares appropriate documentation through Army University (Army U) and Combined Arms Center (CAC) for funds to purchase mementos, meals, etc. Prepares and maintains records and reports required to account for relative expenditures. Assures that all requirements of governing regulations are met. Purchases supplies, equipment, food, lodging, mementos, gift inventories using simplified purchase procedures using Credit Card Syst Assist in interpretation and application of national and international rules, procedure and forms prescribing traditional and formal diplomatic customs.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive 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) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Assisting in the coordination and execution of official functions for military and civilian dignitaries; 2.) preparing and coordinating distinguished visitors' itineraries; 3.) maintaining financial records for authorized expenditures; and 4.) assisting in the application of national/international procedures prescribing traditional and formal diplomatic customs, courtesies, and etiquette. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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. Selective Placement Factor: Must be able to read, write and speak in Spanish and English fluently. 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: AdaptabilityCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal SkillsReasoning (Clerical/Technical) 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 (GS-06). To be referred, applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address EA-APF-W6AQAA WESTERN HEMISPHERE INST FOR SEC COOP DO NOT MAIL Fort Moore, GA 31905 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk