This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. You will serve as an Engagement Programs Coordinator at the TSC, Arctic Security Studies.

Duties

As a Engagement Programs Coordinator at the GS-0301-11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Plans and coordinates a suite of major strategic engagements (conferences, seminars, workshops, symposia, round tables and discussions) with a strategic focus on Allies and partners of the United States. Serves as focal point for all issues, internal and external, as they relate to strategic engagements. Establishes and maintains relationships with partners, vendors, and venues to arrange the use of facilities and products. Ensures audio/visual and office automation equipment is on hand and operational while also coordinating and verifying necessary supplies for execution are on hand for all events. Maintains oversight and responsibility at an event facility to ensure plenary and seminar rooms are set up before the start of the event. Assists in the creation of and management of the strategic engagements short and long term calendars.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• May be required to successfully complete a Supervisory probationary period.
• Employee must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Work may require to work outside normal and predetermined work schedule to accomplish mission requirements.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station to support workshops in the Arctic Region, or to attend meetings, work related symposiums, or courses relating to regional engagement operations on a non-regular basis.

Qualifications

For GS-11: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent level in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with Knowledge and skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with government, business, academic, and military persons, representing both U.S. and Arctic nations, and the ability to enhance their understanding of the role, mission, and uniqueness of the Center. Ability to write and communicate effectively. OR If qualifying based on education for GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related For GS-12: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent level in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) with knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the various language, educational, and cultural differences that may be encountered when interfacing with attendees, and visitors from Arctic nations represented at the Center. Ability to plan, organize, draft/update brochure information, notebooks, and other printed material that will be used at strategic engagement official visits or workshops. Additionally, must be able to draft and compose letters, reports, information books, memos, proposals, and agendas. 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 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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Sabrina Collins
• Phone: 808-342-3732
• Email: [email protected]