Conference Management Specialist, NB-0301-V

Job SummaryAs a Conference Management Specialist, you will serve as a program specialist while providing specialized conference and event planning for the OCC senior management in headquarters, district, and field offices. This position is located in Administrative Operations in Washington, D.C.Grade5Promotion Potential5Organization CodesTR/TRAJRelocationFalseHiring PathPublicTotal Openings1Agency Marketing StatementThe OCC is among the best places to work in the federal government. Our mission is to ensure that national banks and federal savings associations operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Our culture is flexible, accountable, strategy-based, and data-driven. We promote creative and thoughtful contributions by all employees in an environment that values and encourages diversity. If you are an inquisitive, investigative individual with high standards of your own, consider the OCC. Come Join the Department of the Treasury and Invest in Tomorrow.Major DutiesAs a Conference Management Specialist, you will: Analyze, plan, negotiate and implement large, complex, and highly visible meetings affecting the banking community, government, and the public. Schedule meetings; plan menus; advise on audiovisual equipment; book rooms; and provide guidance to contractors and other personnel on catering services, audiovisual equipment, and other meeting-related activities. Prepare reports and evaluations on optimum meeting sites and market conditions (seasonally), hotel accommodations, travel services, catering, audio/visual services, etc., nationwide and particularly in cities where OCC frequently conducts business. Plan OCC Conferences and Events policies and procedures including developing, writing, and implementing new policies as they are identified. Review existing processes and make improvements and recommendations to the Conference Officer. Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies available in the events/conference management industry, including the latest advancements in the audio/visual field. Provide recommendations for improvements in conference planning and execution. Utilize registration websites and conference booking systems.RequirementsThis position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled in the FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. Complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a background investigation (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.How to ApplyThe following instructions outline our application process. You must complete the online application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, you must contact us by noon Eastern Standard Time on the announcement's closing date.BenefitsFor specific information on benefits, visit

this link .Key RequirementsThis position is excluded from the bargaining unit. Salary range includes 25.04% geographical pay.

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