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Executive Assistant

House of Representatives · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This Executive Assistant job is in Washington, DC, in the Immediate Office of the Chief Administrative Officer at the U.S. House of Representatives. The assistant supports the Chief Continuity Officer and other directors in the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery office. The job requires a Top Secret security clearance and may involve occasional travel on short notice.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Prepare, review, and edit sensitive reports, memos, and correspondence.
  • Maintain calendars and schedule meetings for senior officials.
  • Route and track correspondence to the right House offices.
  • Keep management informed of workplace issues and policy changes.
  • Greet visitors and plan professional protocol for meetings.
  • Coordinate office services and internal procedures for the executive office.

Do you qualify for HS-9 to HS-10?

With experience: You need 3 to 5 years of relevant professional administrative experience. Seven to nine years is preferred, and senior-level administrative experience and experience in the Legislative Branch are also preferred. The announcement does not name a grade level for the experience requirement.

With education: A bachelor's degree in a field related to the position can meet the minimum requirement. Education must come from a school accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • Education details only from accredited schools, if you rely on education to qualify

How you will be rated: You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualifications, using a structured interview process. Failing to provide all required information may result in an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • List your administrative experience with dates and hours per week so reviewers can confirm the 3 to 5 years required.
  • List education only from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.
  • Be ready for a Top Secret clearance process, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Conditions of employment:

  • Top Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship
  • Criminal history records check
  • Pre-employment drug test, for pre-identified position only
  • Must be willing to travel occasionally with limited notice
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and load equipment

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$108,762 – $120,960 per year
Pay scale and grade
HS-9 to HS-10 · HS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Secretary (0318)
Announcement
req5688

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