About the Position: Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander, but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of our inter-service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Our contribution to furthering our country's relationships with South and Central American nations and peoples are substantial.

Duties

Support USSOUTHCOM efforts to create a stable security environment throughout the area of responsibility (AOR). Manage day to day expenditures to ensure accurate budget forecasts. Serve as the primary advisor to the Chief, Joint Engagement Visitors Bureau (JEVB) to comply with all current rules and regulations. Brief Conference Center of the America (CCA) plans and programs to senior leadership of command. Task assignment to subordinates for Conference Center of the America (CCA) event coordination. Provide protocol/conference guidance and support within the Command’s area of responsibility (AOR). Plan all protocol aspects of high ranking US and foreign dignitaries visiting the Command. Manage the Conference Center of the America (CCA) long rang strategic planning efforts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires travel away from the duty station up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Incumbent must be able to pass the Spanish Foreign Language Proficiency Test at a minimum of a 2+/2+ level.
• Incumbent must pass a medical examination and receive required immunizations for the overseas/deployed location.
• Employee will sign a statement agreeing to the E-E condition of employment. Position will be designated Emergency Essential (E-E) in support of mobilization and wartime mission.

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. Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas EmploymentInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas EmploymentMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience 1) Providing solutions to complex sensitive issues across divergent cultures. 2) Using protocol practices and techniques of communication. 3) Conducting official functions to communicate with high level personnel and resolve controversial situations. 4) Managing conference planning and support. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementCommunicationsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Awareness 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-13).

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 FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]