This position is located in Field Operations Directorate, Office of Field Operations, District 22, Montgomery AL Field Office. As a Special Assistant, you will be responsible for understanding the primary roles and responsibilities of the Field Office Director. You will also provide support and program management duties for a broad range of administrative and operational functions.

Duties

Assists the Field Office Director and senior leaders with reviewing, maintaining, and updating applicable sections of administrative publications that outline policies, procedures, and processes. Manages information for the Field Office Director and staff through the use of existing and emerging Information Technology tools. Responsible for oversight, management and coordination of cases and requests that must be routed to the District or Regional office for resolution or review. Manages a wide-range of sensitive and confidential special assignments of great personal interest and concern to the Field Office Director.

Requirements

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/04/2024. Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 11/04/2024. GS-13: In addition to the requirements at the lower grade level(s), you qualify at the GS-13 level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations Managing special projects by planning and preparing analysis with the use of charts, diagrams, slides and other visual material for use in the communication of information. Collecting relevant information from varied sources to devise new techniques to evaluate findings and make authoritative recommendations. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide the above information may result in a finding of ineligible. Note: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Federal Experience: If you are using current or prior federal experience as a basis for qualifying for this position, the grade levels and length of employment (mm/dd/year) at each grade level must be listed in your work history. This information will be further validated if selected for this position. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build criteria 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 service.

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Contacts

• Address
• Name: HROC Staffing Help Desk
• Phone: 952-697-8380
• Email: [email protected]