Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Responsibilities Exercises exclusive control over the Executive Director's and Deputy Executive Director's appointments, with complete authority for commitment of time. Independently arranges for attendance by other staff members at meetings and other functions which do not require the Executive Director's and Deputy Executives Director's presence. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business involving established policy or routine matters without referring people to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director. On behalf of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, provides liaison with the Major Subordinate Commands (MSCs) and Principal Staff elements (PSEs) on matters involving interface between HQ and MSCs PLFA. Acts as intermediary for the Executive Director/Deputy Executive Director in transmitting policy changes to the MSCs; transmits instructions for various regulatory matters or projects pending throughout DLA. Performs statistical data research which is required from time to time to respond to immediate Congressional or other investigative action requests. Summarizes lengthy communications, determines what is specifically needed, and from whom it can be obtained, and compiles material as required by higher-level authorities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Secretary (Office Automation), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-09 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business involving established policy or routine matters. Experience maintaining executives' calendars and creating appointments while ensuring there are no conflicting commitments. Experience reviewing outgoing correspondence for completeness, correctness, consistency, and grammatical accuracy. Making travel arrangements for business trips. B. Typing Proficiency Requirement: Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.