About the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, Engineering & Construction Division, Construction Branch, Office of the Chief.

Duties

Serve as the major point-of-contact (POC) for Branch Chief and subordinate leaders in the Construction Branch with responsibility for the coordination and resolution of clerical and administrative support activities. Transmit orders, data, and information as directed by supervisor. Prepare and coordinate documentation pertinent to clerical/ administrative matters of the Construction Branch such as personnel actions, procurements, property records, timekeeping, safety, or other reports and general correspondence. Prepare travel orders, requisition forms, as needed, in accordance with supply/procurement and travel needs of Construction Branch personnel. As Secretary, perform a variety of typing, office automation/word processing duties in support of the Branch. Purchase a variety of standard retail items by credit card.

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. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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: One year of specialized experience which includes experience experience with office procedures, clerical and administrative practices such as receiving calls and visitors, maintaining files, ordering supplies and using an automated financial system for duties such as preparing timekeeping or travel orders and experience using office automated systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the skill of a qualified typist. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Applies Technology to TasksCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Organizational AwarenessWriting

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address RD-W2SF04 US ARMY ENGINEER DIST-PHILADELPHIA DO NOT MAIL Philadelphia, PA 19103 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk