About the Position: Serve as the assistant to the Visitor & Ceremonies Officer (VCO) at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Visitor Control Branch, performing a variety of duties to include managing the planning and coordination of events for distinguished visitors.

Duties

The duties listed below is not an all-inclusive list. Develop, coordinate, and implement plans and itineraries in support of visiting senior U.S. and foreign dignitaries as well as social functions affiliated with the visits. Ascertain food preferences or restrictions of visitors by researching customs and/or religious requirements of foreign dignitaries and endeavors to develop menus around these preferences. Ensure proper audio and visual equipment is set up and utilized properly at functions that require such support. Provide advice and assistance in matters of protocol, customs and courtesies of the army and other services, and customs and courtesies of other nations. Support office requirements as well as requests from Command Group in such areas as graphics, artwork, pamphlets, programs, invitations, certificates, and drawings, etc. Utilize knowledge and skill in office automation operates typewriter, personal computer, electronic mail, or other keyboard controlled equipment to prepare a variety of correspondence, bills, lists, invitations, messages, and similar items. Distribute the weekly Major Events Calendar and projected visitors. Ensure the Visitor Coordination Website (SharePoint) remains updated with visitor's itineraries, agendas, biographies and details for upcoming events. Updates and maintains social databases.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the duration of employment.
• 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 AgreementInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 planning and coordinating events, utilizing Microsoft Office software programs to include SharePoint to perform administrative support duties such as, maintaining calendars, developing guest lists and creating invitations; and preparing briefings to communicate with senior-level staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ConscientiousnessManages and Organizes InformationSpeakingTechnical Competence 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).

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 minimum qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EX-APF-W0VP5A COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]