About the Position: Serves as Executive Assistant and principal assistant to the Chief of Staff/Deputy Commander for Administration by performing a wide variety of administrative, logistical, personnel management, document control, automation and integration activities in support of the command group of the United States Army (USA) Medical Activity (MEDDAC). This position is located in Fort Drum, New York.

Duties

Perform a wide variety of administrative, logistical, personnel management, document control, automation and integration activities in support of the command group of the United States Army (USA) Medical Activity (MEDDAC). Provides guidance in support of administration associated with the MEDDAC strategic mission. Performs overall planning and implementation of plans for the assigned organization by analyzing mission requirements, establishing initiatives, and developing current and long-range plans, projects, and operating schedules for the command. Serves as an advisor and assists the Command Staff with all Division elements within the Command on issues that arise. Coordinates assigned functions with managers/supervisors to discuss work-related changes affecting their area and provide authoritative recommendations on possible improvements. Supervises and provides oversight to staff offices. Provides technical advice and administrative guidance regarding objectives, policies, procedures, problem resolution, and coordination of administrative activities as appropriate.

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.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one-year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Provide technical assistance and guidance to action officers on preparation, coordination, and/or administrative processing of actions: 2) Maintaining effective short and long-range plans and organization for the executing of organization programs: 3) Identifying and resolving operational issues: 4) And Providing professional guidance relating to policies, priorities, practices, and procedures. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityAdministration and ManagementLeadershipManages Human Resources 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-12).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address M1-W4U2AA US ARMY MEDDAC-FORT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk