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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Executive Assistant

U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Help HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentTo ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for

Public Trust

as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.Please ensure you meet the qualification requirements described below.Key Requirements:You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation.Selective Service registration required.Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.Please review "Other Information" section for additional key requirements.QualificationsCurrent Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service. The time-in-grade and qualification requirements must be met

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.To Qualify For This Position At The GS-11 Level, You Must Possess One Full Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-09 Level In The Federal Government, Which Has Equipped You With The Skills Needed To Successfully Perform The Duties Of The Position. Experience May Be Obtained In The Federal Or Private Sector And Must Demonstrate All Of The Following:Performing administrative functions such as preparing oral and written correspondence, managing senior executive travel, and arranging and scheduling meetings for at least two years.OREducationPh.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degreeor LL.M., if related.ORTo Qualify For This Position At The GS-12 Level, You Must Possess One Full Year Of Specialized Experience Equivalent To At Least The GS-11 Level In The Federal Government, Which Has Equipped You With The Skills Needed To Successfully Perform The Duties Of The Position. Experience May Be Obtained In The Federal Or Private Sector And Must Demonstrate All Of The Following:Performing administrative functions such as preparing oral and written correspondence, managing senior executive travel, and arranging and scheduling meetings for at least three years;Coordinating with other internal and external stakeholders;Monitoring current and upcoming policies and procedures for office administrative responsibilities;Preparing briefing memos, talking points, presentations, and reports.Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.Are you qualifying based on your work experience?Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility.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).Education substitution:

This position permits applicants to qualify based on education (or a combination of education and experience), as outlined in the "requirements" section. If you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) with your online application.Additional information:If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.DHS uses E-verify, an internet based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply.This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.Seniority level:

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type:

Full-timeJob function:

AdministrativeIndustries:

Government Administration

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