Secretary

To qualify at the GS-08 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Specialized experience must include the following: Provides assistance and advice to departments and administrative staff elements regarding protocol, social functions, and official visits. Provides protocol support and coordination for FINCEN functions such as Change of Command and other formal ceremonies. Provides support in areas of lodging, transportation, socials, guest lists, menus, seating arrangements, billing and collection procedures, gifts/mementos, and information packets and the appropriate flags as required. Coordinates detailed plans, itineraries, and distributes to appropriate personnel. Coordinates with Headquarters and other units staff to facilitate overall scheduling of tasks associated with visits. 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 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 (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
This vacancy is for a GS-0318-8, Secretary located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, USCG FINANCE CENTER.