Featured #Job of the Week: #Homeland Security Staff Assistant in #Washington D.C.

Are you interested in a job where your primary purpose will be to serve as a point of contact for the manager's staff and assist in managing and operating the office?  Then consider joining the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).   Come work with the best to prevent and deter terrorist attacks, protect against and respond to potential threats, ensure safe and secure borders, welcome immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.  This mission of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is carried out every day by the dedicated men and women who answer the noble calling of public service with courage and enthusiasm.  With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America.  In today's interconnected world, our country's security challenges are constantly evolving.  To meet these challenges, DHS fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation.   In Headquarters, we coordinate, plan, and guide the Department's work across all DHS components.  You could enjoy a career that includes research, administration and management, legal work, budget and finance, cyber security, infrastructure protection and intelligence analysis.  Our services touch every U.S. citizen, and our goal is to secure our country across land and sea.  Come join the team who is "Proud to Protect".     APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates.   More than one selection may be made from this announcement should the need arise.   For new Federal employees the starting salary will be at Step 1 of the Grade selected (GS-5 $34,075; GS-7 $42,209).

KEY REQUIREMENTS: U. S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid. Overnight travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required.

 Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Arlington, VA

• Provide administrative support to a supervisor, manager or official by assisting in the day to day management of the office's activities.  

• Monitor and track administrative projects (i.e. contractor security clearances, contractor deliverables, mandatory training requirements and related items.)  
• Schedule appointments, meetings, conference calls, conference rooms and make any arrangements for travel as needed. 
• Prepare correspondence, status reports, team calendars, and/or other various administrative documents.  

For more information on how to apply and more: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?OPMControl=2247804&caller=ftva.asp