Assistant Superintendent

This position is located in Dinoze, France, at the Epinal American Cemetery, located approximately 241 miles southeast of Paris. Incumbent is responsible for leading host nation staff and overseeing resource allocation to ensure the cemetery is maintained to the very high standards of ABMC. Welcomes visitors and performs outreach for this culturally & historically significant location ensuring that the sacrifices of Americas fallen are remembered by visitors and the local community.

**Qualifications:**
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. Language Requirement ABMC operational positions are located overseas and proficiency in French is a requirement for final selection for this role. Commission representatives may correspond with applicants in the required language throughout the application process. Applicants will be evaluated by a third-party testing organization to determine their proficiency in speaking, listening comprehension, and reading 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 be required to complete a language training program and/or re-test as a condition of continued employment. Preferred Language Requirement Proficiency in any additional ABMC languages (Arabic, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, or Tagalog), while not required for selection, should be indicated on your application. Specialized Experience: For the GS- 09 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-07); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: assisting supervisors with human resources decisions including hiring, evaluation, discipline, and training; assisting with the oversight/management of a public, commercial or military facility; assisting with the oversight of facility maintenance & repair, logistical support, equipment, service operations, or administrative requirements of a program; and communicating with the public in a structured manner. OR A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL. B or J.D. (NOTE: You must upload your transcripts) OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. . (NOTE: You must upload your transcripts.) Specialized Experience: For the GS- 11 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-09); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: advanced entry level professional or administrative experience; assisting with the management of a building, facility, or maintenance program; and communicating with the public in a structured manner. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher graduate level education in an accredited or pre-accredited college or university leading to such a degree. The education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. (NOTE: You must upload your transcripts) OR A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (NOTE: You must upload your transcripts) 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.