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ALUMNI RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Department of Defense
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
11/20/2023 to 11/29/2023
Salary
$77,898 to - $121,378 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 2.01% will be added to the stated salary.

Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Anchorage, AK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12210531-24-FRE
Control number
761504800

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will be responsible for the development, implementation, management, and execution of a dynamic program to build and sustain a networked and empowered community of current and future security leaders.
  • You will direct a coordinated program which is designed to contribute to a global network of security officials whose foundation rests upon the common experiences and knowledge obtained from Regional Center foundational educational courses.
  • You will encourage graduates to take advantage of the professional network of security officials throughout the global security community.
  • You will encourage and motivate Center graduates throughout the Center’s area of interest to organize alumni-led programming.
  • You will guide alumni toward developing and achieving goals which support the goals of the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (TSC) and its stakeholders.
  • You will encourage and assist alumni to establish contact and work with other governmental and non-governmental organizations, UN agencies, NATO, OSCE, foundations, etc., to achieve these goals.
  • You will advise TSC leadership, program directors and the curriculum review process concerning alumni programs and activities within the regional, transnational and course focus areas, based on knowledge of key security issues in the supported areas.
  • You will maintain a current database of all graduates with appropriate report formats.
  • You will collaborate with the TSC strategic communication representative to communicate with alumni by e-mail, telephone, mail, and on-line using social media tools.
  • You will collect updated career and contact information about alumni and firsthand anecdotes relating to the relevance and utility of TSC programs.
  • You will be responsible for producing and distributing alumni network electronic newsletters and assisting with the promotion of other Ted Stevens Center publications that might be a benefit to the alumni.
  • You will be responsible for the overall planning, preparation, and execution of up to 12-20 outreach events per year, many of which are events specifically designed for alumni, and the organization.
  • You will develop, support, and assist with planning all Alumni Community of Interest events and collaborates with the Strategic Engagement team on field study tips to maximize alumni participation and to add value of the event to the network.
  • You will ensure all events are properly included in a proposed annual program plan and budget and submitted on a timely basis to the Dean and Deputy Dean of the School of Arctic and Climate Security Studies.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of Defense will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation of an Alumni program for an organization.

GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of a Alumni program for an organization.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

GS-11:

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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