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Department of Homeland Security - Agency Wide is Hiring an Executive Assistant (OPE) Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

Qualifications required:

1. Mastery of the laws policies, and regulations of the administrative support field that are needed to apply new theories and developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods, and to make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact administrative programs.
2. Mastery of a wide range of methods for the assessment and improvement of complex administrative programs processes, and systems.
3. Skill to plan, organize, and implement and critically evaluate administrative programs, plans, and proposals involving substantial agency resources, or that require extensive changes in established procedures.
4. Expertise in developing integration and synchronizing initiatives between OCIO and the organizational components conducting mission business.
5. Knowledge of DHS and national security policy, goals, and missions. Expert ability to analyze incoming tasks to ensure appropriate assignment and to analyze and assess proposed responses and products to ensure consistency with the mission and program direction.
6. Expert knowledge of advanced management and organizational concepts, principals, practices, and their application to respond to of broad spectrum of policy or program administrative issues. Skill in interpreting complex policy guidance and conducting complex management studies where uncertainties exist and there is a need for change. Strong written and oral communications skills are required including proper grammar and formatting.
7. Knowledge of computers, related office equipment, and their respective security requirements. Strong knowledge of and ability to employ Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, etc.) and Windows operating systems plus any management information system specifically designed for agency operations.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

1. Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
2. Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
3. Name of Federal agency
4. Supervisor name, email, and phone number
5. Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Responsibilities:

Serves as an Executive Assistant with overall responsibility for handling a wide range of administrative and executive support related tasks for the Office of Partnership and Engagement (OPE). As the Executive Assistant, the incumbent has the responsibility for the correspondence control and management of administrative procedures. In additional to normal administrative functions, incumbent manages the executive's schedule and workload, prepares documents, presentations and talking points in advance, acts as gatekeeper, follows up on meetings, external contacts, stakeholders etc., and ensures a smooth facilitation and operations of the office. Plans, coordinates, and performs activities which contribute to the effective management of OPE and the optimum utilization of resources. Ensures content reflects proper grammar and format prior to presenting for final approval.

Responsibilities include providing programmatic and policy related administrative support to the OPE. Assignments require the incumbent to maintain a personal and confidential relationship with senior management. Incumbent is responsible for handling sensitive and confidential special assignments. Assignments may entail interaction with higher ranking members within DHS senior leadership, other agencies, or with significant representatives of Congress and state, local, tribal, and private sector. Responsible for scheduling and making all appointments, drafting, proofreading, and/or preparing correspondence for signature, coordinating travel and conferences, development of itineraries, preparation of meeting minutes, and the development or coordination of formal briefing materials. Arrange and schedule meetings and video teleconferences, monitor the executive's e-mail for incoming requests for information and/or comment. Compile and prioritize e-mails and alert the executive. As a member of the OPE Front Office team the incumbent will also support hiring/staffing actions, training, audits, and tasker responses.

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