About the Position: This position is with the US Army Corps of Engineers, Institute for Water Resources (IWR) - Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC). This position will be filled on a permanent basis at the GS-12 target GS-13 level. Selections can be made at any grade announced. If selected at the GS-12 level, selectee has non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade (GS-13) when recommended by management.

Duties

At the full performance level of Administrative Officer, GS-0341-13, duties are: Serves as the Chief Administrative Officer to the Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) Director. Providing administrative managerial support to the Hydrology and Statistics, Hydraulics, Water Resource Systems, and Water Management Systems Divisions within HEC. Performs advisory duties and a full range of management functions in planning, organizing, directing and controlling HEC programs. Serves as the primary Human Resources liaison for all types of personnel actions. Advises key HEC personnel on the Directors of HEC and the Institute for Water Resources (IWR) policies, current attitudes and expressed desires. Reduces the need for contact with the Director on policy matters and provides managerial continuity on the Center's policies and procedures. Serve as the Chief Financial Officer for HEC, managing the financial health of the organization, to include developing and executing the operating budget, and monitoring funds execution. Performing funding audits ensuring fiscal law requirements are met and reported to HEC Director and IWR Resource Management Office. Serve as the Billing Official for the Government Purchase Card program, reviewing and evaluating all purchase requests to ensure compliance with guidance prior to approval. Serve as the Facility Manager, Safety Officer, and Security Manager ensuring facility issues are addressed or reported promptly. Receives special assignments to committees, boards, or study groups.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• Position is designated as Emergency Essential. Must sign a statement of understanding and an agreement to continue to perform the duties of this position in the event of a crisis until relieved by proper authority.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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. GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: administrative matters such as the monitoring of financial, personnel, and/or material needs; the development of budget estimates and justifications; the allocation of funds and resources; contract administration that follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and the assessment of internal processes and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: administrative matters such as the monitoring of financial, personnel, and/or material needs; assisting in the development of budget estimates and justifications; assisting in contract administration that follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and assisting with assessment of internal processes and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementBudget AdministrationCommunicationsLeadershipPersonnel and Human Resources Time in Grade Requirement: GS-12 - 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-11). GS-13 - 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).

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 RA-W4EFAA USACE INSTITUTE FOR WATER RESOURCES DO NOT MAIL Alexandria, VA 22315 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]