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Summary This position supports the Joint Staff Public Affairs Office and as such, directly collaborates with fellow public affairs and administrative peers across the Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, and U.S. Government. This position directly supports the Public Affairs Deputy Director and Director by enabling flat communications, interfacing with media personalities, assisting with administrative duties, and enabling the office to maintain visibility. Responsibilities As an ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT(PUBLIC AFFAIRS) at the GS-0303-8 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an administrative assistant for the Joint Staff Public Affairs office, providing administrative assistance and facilitating media relations to the 10+ team. Facilitates the conduct of meetings, conferences, working groups through efficient synchronizing and maintenance of calendars, correspondence, and analytic products. Research's, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues, including media research (traditional and social media), and concerns addressed to the Public Affairs office, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Performs a variety of administrative functions. Serves as an authoritative source of information within the office for administrative procedures. Facilitates the submission of awards, adhering to the JS submission processes and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-8, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service: Communicating orally and in writing to internal and external audiences to include: Public Affairs offices, media personalities, and other Agency departments; Scheduling meetings, conferences, working groups through efficient synchronizing of calendars and correspondence; Creating presentations, letters and spreadsheets in support of executive meetings and special projects. 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 Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf