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Administrative Specialist (International Affairs)
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 41 days ago
On-site Washington, DC $71K – $92K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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This vacancy is for an Administrative Specialist (International Affairs), GS-0301-09 located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Director of International Affairs and Foreign Policy (DCO-I) in Washington, District of Columbia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as a Administrative Specialist (International Affairs) and be responsible for for implementing and overseeing the Coast Guard's international programs and engagements.
- →The Director of International Affairs is also the foreign policy advisor for the Commandant, U.S.
- →Coast Guard, and is a member of the Senior Executive Service.
- →The incumbent of this position reports directly to the Director of International Affairs and is responsible for performing and coordinating the administrative work of the office.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Exercising exclusive control over the Director and Deputy Director's appointments with complete authority for commitments of time.
- →Working directly with the Deputy Director in planning, coordinating, and executing travel for the Director, to include submission of travel documents.
- →As DCO-I Records Coordinator, maintaining and organizing all Directorate files, records, and documents in compliance with federal records management regulations.
- →Managing and monitoring the Task Management System to ensure tasks are properly routed, acknowledged and taken for action by the appropriate staff element.
- →Screening all correspondence prepared for the Director's signature for clarity, completeness of reply, and grammatical and procedural correctness.
- →Responsible for time keeping duties in automated system and assisting staff and supervisors, as needed.
- →Assists directorate staff in the maintenance of leave and attendance records.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Secret clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
- ✓If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
- ✓This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 65d14fc0-c9a7-49d1-b4f9-57ada1ec203f
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