Staff Specialist

U.S. Secret Service•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Staff Specialist serves in the Secret Service Office of Human Resources, providing administrative support for the office’s day-to-day operations and serving as a resource to Human Resources executive leadership. The role supports the agency’s human capital mission by helping improve administrative processes, analyzing administrative matters, and ensuring leadership receives complete, policy-compliant materials for decision-making. The position is advertised at the GS-9 level. Qualification may be based on specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance. Selected candidates must also submit to a credit check and drug testing, including random testing while in the position. A probationary or trial period may apply.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Obtain and maintain a Top Secret Tier 5 clearance.
Submit to a credit check after accepting a conditional offer of employment.
Submit to a drug test before appointment and random drug testing while occupying the position.
GS-9 qualification through one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of education and experience meeting the stated qualification formula.
Current or recent federal employees covered by the announcement’s time-in-grade rules must have 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
Current or former federal employees must provide SF-50 documentation showing status and time-in-grade eligibility.
Applicants qualifying through education must submit transcripts or equivalent documentation; an official transcript is required if selected.
Current or recent political appointees in specified Executive Branch roles must disclose that information to the Human Resources Office.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day administrative activities, using technology and identifying process improvements to support responsible use of resources.
Analyze administrative matters and make related recommendations as the key staff specialist.
Ensure reports, documents, correspondence, and other relevant materials comply with policy definitions and contain sufficient information for decision-making.
Receive and screen telephone calls, greet visitors, and determine appropriate actions for senior leadership.
Assist in planning the integration of new or changing functions and prepare recommendations to improve administrative operations.
Plan and execute events, including preparing invitations, managing guests, developing schedules, conducting initial planning, and preparing cost estimates.
Use automated systems to consolidate reports and respond to inquiries.