Executive Assistant (SME)

Executive Assistant (SME)

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Kings Point, New York

Salary Range: $72017 - $93620 Per Year

Job Summary: The position is established to provide administrative and technical support to the Academic Dean and Provost. This includes, but not limited to, calendars maintenance, travel coordinator, and office supply management.

Major Duties:

• The Executive Assistant's duties include: Executive and Liaison Support: Serves as primary point of contact for the supervisor; coordinates communication with senior officials, stakeholders, and external agencies. Calendar and Meeting Management: Manages the supervisor's calendar, schedules meetings, prepares briefing materials, and ensures appropriate staff coverage. Correspondence and Records Control: Receives, reviews, and tracks incoming correspondence; prepares responses; maintains suspense logs and filing systems. Office Administration: Oversees daily office operations, supervises support staff, manages supplies, and ensures compliance with administrative procedures. Travel and Event Coordination: Arranges and processes travel orders and vouchers; coordinates logistics for meetings, conferences, and special projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience applying administrative principles to enhance efficiency and effectiveness to an executive or senior executive. They excel at assessing policies, implementing office procedures, and resolving administrative challenges. With strong knowledge of management theory and organizational practices, they ensure compliance through effective communication, delegation, and records management. Their strategic and practical skills support improved operations and mission success across all levels.

Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07 it must include: Experience providing support to an executive or senior executive, serving as the primary point of contact, managing communication with senior officials and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely, accurate flow of information. Experience managing an executive's or senior executive's calendar, meetings, and correspondence, including scheduling engagements, preparing briefing materials, tracking and drafting responses, and maintaining suspense and filing systems. Experience overseeing office operations and logistics for an executive or senior executive, including guiding support staff, managing administrative procedures and resources, and coordinating executive travel, events, and special projects. To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence: Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Technical Knowledge: Computer Skills – Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Communication: Oral Communication – Makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed. Written Communication – Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. For all types of consideration, 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date. Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at Transjobs@dot.gov.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-06