As the Deputy Executive Secretary, you will ensure the proper integration of content, adherence to the VA style guide, and clarity of themes and messages into all documents intended for external and internal distribution. The Deputy supports the Executive Secretary in leading the Office of the Executive Secretary staff, maintaining and improving correspondence standards and process improvements, and coordinating communication within the VA and with outside entities.

Duties

Assigns and reviews all written products, develops short- and long-term work plans, and monitors the effective implementation of correspondence controls. Assists in controlling and directing the development, analysis, and review of all policy documents, letters, position papers, and briefings as appropriate. Supporting the Executive Secretary in executing the EXECSEC mission to include strategic engagement with VA staff and administrations Manages the collection, development, and analysis of data and perceptual Information from a wide variety of sources within the Department.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Selectees are subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A probationary period may be required for employees and supervisors

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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; religions; 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. The Office of Personnel Management's group coverage qualification standards, associated individual occupational requirements (IOR), and individual qualification standards covering white collar occupations in the Federal competitive service can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-14) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as work that involves (1) Writing formal statements for congressional hearings; (2) Overseeing the work of subordinate employees; (3) Leading meetings with staff to ensure business standards are met; (4) Establishing business procedures.

Education

There is no educational substitution for the GS-15 level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Secretary 810 Vermont Ave Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: Angela Varner
• Phone: 3135967200
• Email: [email protected]