SummaryThis position is in the Office of the Department of State (DOS), Chief of Protocol, Administrative Division (S/CPR/A). The Office of the Chief of Protocol has responsibility over a variety of areas that contribute to the conduct of foreign relations efforts on behalf of DOS. The Administrative Division provides extensive management, administrative, general services, procurement, financial, security, emergency planning, and information technology services to the Office of the Chief of Protocol.
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- Guide General Service operations to ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and standard implementation.
- Direct the proper and efficient management of real and non-expendable property.
- Manage Post Housing Program.
- Negotiate administrative support agreements and resolves any questions arising from services requested and received.
- Provide travel and transportation services for post.
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Conditions of employment- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:Experience developing real property and facilities programs;
Experience formulating policies and procedures for bid proposals and procurement of goods and services;
andExperience managing a Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at [redacted].
- If eligible, situational telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days and may require a higher or lower security clearance. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Agency & Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP & ICTAP): View OPM's CTAP & ICTAP eligibility website for more information. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category and submit supporting documents under the required documents section of this announcement to receive selection priority consideration. To be considered Well-Qualified applicants must: score an 85 or above, meet Minimum Qualifications, and demonstrate proficiency in some, but not all major aspects of the position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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