About the Position: This job announcement is for an Executive Assistant, GS-0301-13, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rock Island District, Executive Office. An advisor and liaison on matters of mutual concern for Congressional offices, other Federal Agencies, HQUSACE, Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Corps FOAs, and state and local government, in relation to planning and development of District missions.

Duties

Review and evaluate District policy, programs, and procedures to determine effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing District mission, goals, and objectives. Hear and resolve employee complaints and refers more serious grievances to higher authority with recommendations for resolution. Advise and assist in the development and direction of District policies, programs, operations, and accomplishments. Establish and maintain effective communications and working relationships with numerous customers at all levels, to include Congressional delegations and federal, state and local government officials. Communicate to the District, decisions and changes in policy and procedures of the District Engineer. Study and recommend to the Commander policies and procedures related to Federal and state coordination, cooperative actions and agreements, memoranda or agreements/memoranda of understanding, and cost sharing. Consultant and advise the District Engineer on high-level executive matters pertaining to organizational elements of the District and provides continuity on District programs, policies, and procedures. Recommend establishment of new policy, procedures, and regulations as well as changes to existing policy, procedures, and regulations. Reply to correspondence on controversial/troublesome issues involving several organizations. Analyze, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local regulations and policies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule AReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 providing a full range of executive-level administrative support work; experience briefing staff for special conferences and discussions and providing consultation for such meetings; and experience reviewing and evaluating policies, programs and procedures to determine effectiveness and efficiency in accomplishing mission, goals and objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Client Engagement/Change ManagementOral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). 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 RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk