ALICE MARIA CHAMBERLAINE

**** **** *****

WASHINGTON, DC 20020

Day Phone: 202/255-0486

Email: ad46b9@r.postjobfree.com

Country of citizenship:

United States of America

Veterans' Preference:

No

Highest Grade:

GS-301-13, 10/2000-PRESENT

Contact Current Employer:

Yes

AVAILABILITY

Job Type:

Permanent

Work Schedule:

Full Time

DESIRED LOCATIONS

US-DC-Washington/Metro

WORK EXPERIENCE

U. S. Secret Service

1/1992 - Present

Washington, DC

Grade Level: 13

Salary: $126,000

Hours per week: 40

Staff Specialist, GS 13

Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and operations of the Office of Human Resources to perform a wide variety of analytical assignments in support of execution, tracking, and monitoring the budget, procurement and other functions of the Office.

Analyzes and evaluates current and projected programs, projects, and operations of the Office. Provide advice, assistance, and recommendations concerning the actual potential effectiveness in achieving objectives.

Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of programs, individual projects that may cross division lines within the Office of Human Resources, as well as involve other Assistant Director's offices.

Identifies possible solutions to long-term, critical, or unyielding problems, assist in planning for the integration of new or changing functions and goals, and prepares detailed recommendations for improving/streamlining operations.

Ensures that new or revised programs and operations are properly assessed with respect to their impact on Service personnel, programs, and operations. As directed, reviews and prepares comments on and/or comprehensive explanations of current or proposed programs and projects.

Reviews, analyzes, and revises material submitted by Office of Human Resources managers of assigned programs for accuracy of technical treatment and format, mathematical accuracy, adequacy of supporting narrative, and conformance with Secret Service policies and guidelines, recommends necessary changes and revisions.

As requested, prepare variety of documents on behalf of the Assistant Director for management officials regarding the different programs and projects within the Office of Human Resources. (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Gloria Armstrong, Supervisor's Phone: 202/406-6443)

U. S. Secret Service

7/1990 - 12/1991

Washington, DC

Grade Level: 9

Hours per week: 40

Secretary, GS 9

Served as the principal administrative support position in the Office of Training and provided guidance and direction on general administrative matters to personnel within the two Divisions and eight Branches subordinate to the Assistant Director (AD). Kept abreast of new, revised or amended policies and procedures; advised and instructed personnel on matters such as new directives, policies and procedures; and ensured their timely implementation.

Evaluated office and clerical procedures and made recommendations for the development and implementation of new procedures.

Controlled all correspondence for the AD. Maintained a tickler system on all correspondence. Reviewed all outgoing correspondence for the AD's signature to ensure neatness, accuracy, adherence to established format and conformance with Office of Training and Secret Service policy. Returned inadequate submissions for retyping or recomposing if inconsistent with established procedures or policies. Reviewed file copies of routine Division and Branch correspondence not requiring AD's signature to assure that copies are sent to the appropriate parties, that the file numbers are correct and that backup material and attachments were present.

Participated in staff meetings, noting commitments made an ensuring that they were met. Maintained calendar for the AD and DAD and made appointments as well as travel arrangements when needed. Typed various correspondences in final form for approval. Served as Security Officer for the Office of Training. Supervised lower level administrative personnel and maintained supply and equipment inventory.

Composes correspondence for the AD's signature based on knowledge of office policies and procedures and the AD's views and desires. Typical subjects include administrative matters, general office polices, acceptance of invitations to meeting and conference, etc.

Coordinated the Employee Suggestions Program for the Office of Training. Received suggestions; solicited responses from Division and Branch Chiefs; and composed memorandum containing a summary of comments and a recommendation on the adoption/rejection of the suggestion for the AD's signature.

Established and maintained subject files for the AD containing all pertinent correspondence.

EDUCATION

University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland US

Some College Coursework Completed - 12/1982

27 Semester Hours

Major: Accounting

GPA: 2.5

JOB RELATED TRAINING

see additional information

AFFILIATIONS

Blacks in Government

Member

REFERENCES

Patrick Tate

Department of Defense

Financial Manager

Phone Number:

703/697-1249

Reference Type:

Professional

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

My current position requires understanding of the Federal Budget process and the Training rules and regulations. Extensive knowledge is required for all Human Resource programs to develop long-range plans. Skills are required in gathering information and data and applying analytical evaluative methods and techniques to issue studies. Written communication skills are required to compile reports, draft modifications of policy and procedural directives, and compose correspondence. Oral communication skills are needed to provide technical advice and assistance, and obtain and exchange information regarding varied complex issues.

I have received outstanding performance awards for the last ten

years.

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