Summary
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Duties
The primary purpose of this position is: As part of the COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA Personal Staff, the Associate Director provides strategic advice, communications expertise, and time-critical project support to the Commander, Deputy Commander, Command Chief, and Chief of Staff, also known as the Command Team. The incumbent assists the Command Team through the development of strategy, senior leader messaging, and shaping international and legislative engagements. Specifically, the Associate Director coordinates, manages, and prepares the Command Team for Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) events with European and African dignitaries, component staffs, civic leaders, government officials, and military defense industry partners. Duties Leads the development and coordination of the Key Leadership Engagement (KLE) process planning, approval, and execution. Serves as the Command Legislative Liaison. Briefs and works with members of Congress and their staffs on behalf of COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA and prepares the Command Team for Congressional engagements. Engages and coordinates with USAFE-AFAFRICA, Air Force, and DoD staff on issues and directives impacting operations. Serves as speechwriter and conference planner for high-visibility conferences at the highest levels of military leadership, visits, and engagements.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.