Summary About the Position: Serve as the assistant to the Visitor & Ceremonies Officer (VCO) at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Visitor Control Branch, performing a variety of duties to include managing the planning and coordination of events for distinguished visitors. Responsibilities The duties listed below is not an all-inclusive list. Develop, coordinate, and implement plans and itineraries in support of visiting senior U.S. and foreign dignitaries as well as social functions affiliated with the visits. Ascertain food preferences or restrictions of visitors by researching customs and/or religious requirements of foreign dignitaries and endeavors to develop menus around these preferences. Ensure proper audio and visual equipment is set up and utilized properly at functions that require such support. Provide advice and assistance in matters of protocol, customs and courtesies of the army and other services, and customs and courtesies of other nations. Support office requirements as well as requests from Command Group in such areas as graphics, artwork, pamphlets, programs, invitations, certificates, and drawings, etc. Utilize knowledge and skill in office automation operates typewriter, personal computer, electronic mail, or other keyboard controlled equipment to prepare a variety of correspondence, bills, lists, invitations, messages, and similar items. Distribute the weekly Major Events Calendar and projected visitors. Ensure the Visitor Coordination Website (SharePoint) remains updated with visitor's itineraries, agendas, biographies and details for upcoming events. Updates and maintains social databases. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 planning and coordinating events, utilizing Microsoft Office software programs to include SharePoint to perform administrative support duties such as, maintaining calendars, developing guest lists and creating invitations; and preparing briefings to communicate with senior-level staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Conscientiousness Manages and Organizes Information Speaking Technical Competence 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-06). 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 minimum 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 Career Program (CP) 22 - Public Affairs and Communications Media position. You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Recruitment, relocation and/or retention incentives are NOT being offered for this position. This position is a bargaining unit position covered by AFGE local 738. Situational Telework may be authorized in accordance with agency policy.