Cemetery Administrator

Summary The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) maintains facilities and personnel in 17 countries. Responsible for directing the cemetery staff and resources to assure that the cemetery is maintained to the very high standards of the ABMC. Provide outreach to assure that the American Cemetery plays an active role in bringing the sacrifices of our veterans to the clear attention of the local community, host nation citizens, and Americans. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship. Dual citizenship may disqualify you for employment, regardless of overseas location. Dual citizenship may disqualify you for employment in this location. Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation. Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with Selective Service. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Merit Promotion applicants must have completed three (3) months of service after a competitive appointment to be considered. Employees are subject to geographic mobility agreements, which allow management to assign you to any agency location worldwide. Required to reside in government quarters, assigned by the agency based on family size, grade, availability, etc. Your input on your housing assignment will be very limited. You must be able to pass an initial drug test, as well as mandatory or random testing thereafter. May be eligible for incentive pay. May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting. Direct Deposit of pay is required. E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Eligible for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs. Dept of State Medical Clearances will be required prior to employment. LANGUAGE: Foreign language proficiency as described below. You may need to meet COVID-19 vaccination requirements in order to be eligible to travel to this location. May be required to serve a one (1) year supervisory probationary period. Qualifications Language Requirement Because 16 of our 26 sites are in French-speaking countries, proficiency in French is a requirement for final selection for all of these positions. The Agency may correspond with applicants in French throughout the application process. Applicants will be evaluated by a third-party testing facility prior to interview to determine their proficiency in speaking and reading French or Dutch using the Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale. You should be prepared for a language evaluation immediately upon consideration. A minimum score of ILR speaking 2+ / reading 2+ is required to qualify. More information on the ILR scale is available online. If you are selected at the minimum score(s), you may require completing a language training program and/or re-test as a condition of continued employment. Proficiency in languages other than French (particularly Italian, Arabic, and Spanish), while not required for selection, should be indicated on your application. Specialized Experience: For the GS- 13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Performing the full scope of supervisory duties of a diverse team, such as delegating duties, assisting in the selection of new employees, discussing performance, overseeing timecards, and/or advising on disciplinary actions; Maintaining a cohesive and productive team of primarily field staff by working at the highest diplomatic levels; Establishing short- or long-term goals for an agency department or organization to plan, coordinate and/or execute business functions and resource allocations; Providing hands-on guidance with the leadership experience and ability to manage a variety of complex situations; Engaging in level public speaking events where high-level U.S. and foreign dignitaries are in attendance; and preparing or delivering oral presentation. Time in Grade Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks). These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1630 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Education Educational substitution is not allowed for this series or grade level. Please do not submit transcripts as they will not be reviewed. Additional information Dual-Citizenship These positions are restricted to U.S. citizens only. However, if you are also the citizen of another country please indicate this on your application. Dual citizenship may disqualify you for these positions, as it may impact your ability to receive required Visas, even for locations outside of France. Citizenship in other countries may also disqualify you for certain locations. ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: In accordance with VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-56),Current military members may apply by submitting a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain: (1) your rank; (2) dates of active duty service; (3) type of discharge and projected character of service (i.e. honorable); (4) projected Veteran's preference, if applicable; (5) date terminal leave begins, if applicable; (6) date of expected discharge or release that is within 120 days of your employment application submission; and (7) signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. If selected, your qualifying separation, veteran's preference, and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found to have an incomplete application. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if on terminal leave. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and have a rating of 85 or above. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements, you may review the information at the following links: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Family of Overseas Employees Peace Corp/VISTA Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. These are not Bargaining Unit positions. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. 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