About the Position: Performs the following clerical duties: receives visitors and phone calls, personally provides information requested or directs to staff members those contacts that require attention or action. Maintains project/contract files as necessary, maintains files in accordance with established guidelines, purging and retiring files as prescribed by regulation; maintains regulations, policies and procedures; orders and maintains a perpetual inventory of office supplies.

Duties

Receive visitors and phone calls, personally provides information requested or directs to staff members those contacts that require attention or action. Responsible for maintaining project/contract files in accordance with established guidelines. Maintain equipment records and maintenance history on property items. Prepare justifications for office equipment and furniture. Maintain a record of training requirements and aid in scheduling training. Collects data for the office operating budget; sets up controls to monitor expenses during the year. Prepares travel orders and travel vouchers for all supported employees. Creates Office Records List (ORLs) and manages files in the Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS). Correspondence is prepared in accordance with applicable regulations and guidance. Prepares and reviews contract modification packages to ensure completeness.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Incumbent must be able to lift documents or packages up to 15 lbs.
• Coordination with contractors may expose the incumbent to routine hazards typical of a construction site. Proper safety protocols will be observed at all times, including the use of proper protective equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS-05: One year of specialized experience which includes using computer programs to store and retrieve data; preparing correspondence; and maintaining files. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes experience performing administrative functions of an office, to include timekeeping or travel; completing/editing reports or correspondence using automated software; and experience gained in an office environment interpreting or applying administrative rules, regulations, or procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes timekeeping; providing budgetary support; and preparing and reviewing correspondence in accordance with required policies and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. Management may select at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Promotion is not automatic. Incumbent must meet Office of Personnel Management qualifications and regulatory requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal SkillsSelf-Management Salary GS-05 to G-S07 GS-05 Per year $38,240 to $49,716 GS-06 Per year $42,628 to $55,412 GS 07 Per year $47,369 to $61,579

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address GH-APF-W07105 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, KANSAS CITY DO NOT MAIL Kansas City, MO 64106 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]