Executive Assistant.

Duties The Executive Assistant Manages daily administrative operations, complex executive calendars, travel itineraries under Federal Travel Regulations, and administrative support personnel for the Immediate Office of the Superintendent to ensure effective office management and decision-making.Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison to senior officials across the Department of Transportation, Congress, military services, and the maritime industry, professionally handling sensitive inquiries and confidential matters.Reviews, analyzes, and controls all incoming and outgoing executive correspondence, managing suspense tracking systems to ensure proper staff coordination, security markings, and timely completion of reports.Conducts comprehensive research into DOT and USMMA directives, orders, and administrative issuances to prepare executive briefing materials, resolve operational challenges, and recommend management improvements. The ideal candidate for this Executive Assistant position is a proactive, seasoned administrative professional who thrives in a high-stakes, fast-paced executive environment. Candidate should bring a high degree of discretion, sharp political acumen, and exceptional organizational skills to the Immediate Office of the Superintendent at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). Requirements Conditions of employment Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications sectionSubmit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing dateRequired documents must be submitted by the closing date. Conditions Of Employment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct;the needs and interests of the agency;whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; andwhether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. consideration. To Qualify For The Grade 12, You Must Have At Least One Year Of Experience Equal Or Equivalent To The GS-11 It Must Include Experience coordinating and managing daily administrative operations for senior managers or executive leadership, including calendar priority setting, travel arrangements under government regulations, and administrative supervision of office staff.Experience serving as an administrative liaison between senior leadership and high-ranking officials across government agencies, legislative offices, or industry groups, exercising tact and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential inquiries.Experience analyzing incoming executive mail, maintaining suspense tracking systems, reviewing completed action packages for policy compliance and proper clearances, and drafting official executive correspondence.Experience conducting research using agency directives, orders, and regulations to analyze operational issues, prepare background briefing packages, and recommend procedural improvements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Planning and Evaluating: Ability to organize work, establish priorities, coordinate activities across organizational components, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes to support executive-level operations.Problem Solving: Ability to identify and analyze complex administrative or program issues, evaluate relevant information and alternatives, exercise sound judgment, and develop recommendations for resolution.Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with senior officials, internal and external stakeholders, and other organizations regarding complex, sensitive, or potentially controversial matters. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, 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. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.