About the Position: This position is with the HQ, US Army Corps of Engineers, Contingency Operations, Washington, DC. Current permanent Army employee; this position will be filled from employees eligible for temporary promotion or a temporary reassignment. This position may be converted to permanent without further competition.

Duties

Serves as the Administrative Specialist for assigned Division. Resolves a variety of substantive problems related to the preparation, and administrative processing of staff actions and special projects. Researches background information for required actions through use of automated databases, historical files and review of previous or current studies/projects on related topics. Tracks travel budget and maintains records in sufficient detail to provide review of budgeted/expended funds. Serves as the Information Management Officer and key focal point of contact for coordinating IT requirements for the directorate.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL ABOUT THE POSITION: Current Army Employees; The position is temporary not to exceed one (1) year with provisions to extend in increments of up to one (1) year for a total of (5) years. This position may be converted to permanent without further competition for current Army employees. If you are any of the other eligibilities, this position is Temporary position not to exceed 12 months, with provisions to extend up to a maximum of five years. Position is being filled at the GS-07 or target GS-09 grade level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-09 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. 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 EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. This position has positive education requirements. To view the educational requirements, go to the link listed below for the series you are interested in applying for on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) website: Administrative Specialist (series 0301): https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ In addition to meeting the education requirements for the above series, you must also meet the following: Experience required for the GS-07 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Assists and advises staff and action officers on all procedural and administrative aspects of staff actions. Assists in maintaining filing system/log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence, TDY vouchers, travel requests and supply/requisition receipts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Experience required for the GS-09 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: Serves as the directorate authority on all correspondence policies. Advises the staff and action officers on all procedural and administrative aspects of staff actions. Maintains filing system/log of all incoming and outgoing correspondence, TDY vouchers, travel requests and supply/requisition receipts. Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares timely travel orders, travel vouchers, and training requests in the current automated financial system, and meeting agendas for assigned personnel. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementInformation ManagementWritten Communication 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-05). 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-07).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RA-W1B7AA HQ US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk