STAFF ADVISOR

Summary

About the Position: Serves as Staff Advisor, Protocol Officer, and principal civilian assistant to the Division Commander and assigned members of the Senior Executive Service. Incumbent assists in the formulation, execution, and executive direction of the policies and programs of the Division.

This announcement is for current, permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. *See additional information section.

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Duties

• Manages the operation of the Executive Office, to include coordination and control of division staff actions and functions.
• Provides executive level advice and assistance to the Division Commander and senior leadership.
• Develops and enforces performance standards, evaluates performance, prepares quarter/semi-annual performance counseling and/or annual performance ratings.
• Provides effective communications with other organizations such as Corps units, other agencies, and/or other state and local governments.
• Provides updates to Districts and Division leaders during staff meetings.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of functions, such as, mission accomplishment, performance metrics, regulations, procedures and policy.
• Attends and/or arranges for conferences requiring Command Group attendance/participation.
• Advises on all matters pertaining to Protocol, to assure proper operation for all functions.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
  
  

In order to qualify, you must meet the Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; Developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of USACE programs, Conducting analysis of various programs for effectiveness and/or shortfalls, Overseeing administrative support personnel, and Providing oversight on matters pertaining to Protocol. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Administration and Management
• Communications and Media
• Organizational Awareness
• Planning and Evaluating
  
  

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Administration and Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• This announcement is for current permanent Army employees that would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade. External status candidates should apply to Announcement #CERG244891595188
• Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 2 years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years; however, return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
• If applicable, returns rights may be negotiated upon selection. If return rights are approved, a return rights agreement/statement of understanding will be required to be completed prior to appointment.
• Relocation or Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
  
  

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