Summary This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), Executive Operation Staff (EOS). As a Secretary (OA), GS-0318-9, you will serve as administrative executive assistant and provide support and personal assistance to the Director. Responsibilities Maintains the appointment calendar for the Director, schedules appointments independently, reminds the supervisor of meetings, briefs the supervisor on the subject matter prior to the meeting and makes the administrative arrangements as required. Researches and assembles information about CMS programs from files and records to respond to inquiries. Revises or composes acknowledgments, commendations, notification, letters of transmittal, and official social notes for the supervisor. Uses basic and advanced functions of a variety of types of office automation software, e.g., database, spreadsheet, and word processing. Serves as liaison between the Director and individuals in the immediate office and/or subordinate offices, the general public and other offices. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. In order to qualify for the GS-09, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Providing administrative support to management including tracking time and attendance, making travel arrangements, or ordering supplies; 2) Managing appointment calendars based upon priorities of the supervisor; and 3) Utilizing office automation software to prepare spreadsheets or correspondence in support of the office's activities. Basic Requirement: Type 40 wpm. Substitution of Education for Experience: There is no substitution of education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-09 grade level. Combination of Experience and Education: There is no combination of experience and education to meet the specialized experience requirement at the GS-09 grade level. 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. TRANSCRIPTS are required to verify satisfactory completion of the educational requirement related to substitution of education for experience and combination of experience and education. Please see "Required Documents" section below for what documentation is required at the time of application. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12286713 Education Additional Information Bargaining Unit Position: Yes-American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923 Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not Required Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at www.opm.gov/rif/employeeguides/careertransition.asp.