SummaryYou will serve as a Trip Coordinator in the Office of the Secretary, Office of the Executive Director, Executive Secretariat (S/ES-EX).
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- Formulates and directs the development of plans for all aspects of Department management of overseas and domestic visits of the Secretary of State.
- Accompanies the Secretary on actual trips to ensure full delivery of Department resources.
- Conducts detailed analysis of trip requirements and developing the Department's overall management implementation plan.
- Conducts comprehensive financial reconciliations and reviews during and at the conclusion of all trips.
- Prepares narrative written reports outlining areas of concern and recommended remediation to share with Department leadership; revises regularly to reflect ongoing changes in policy, procedure, and customer needs and expectations.
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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.
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-12 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 assisting with the coordination of and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of organizational management resources for the domestic and international travel of high-ranking officials for major visits and events.
- Experience applying analytical and evaluative methods to studies concerning the effectiveness and efficiency of program delivery.
- Experience assisting with logistical support for trips and office support services (i.e., communications, travel, financial management, acquisition, property, personnel, customs, general services, scheduling etc.).
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.
EducationEducation requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information- 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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