About the Position: Serves as secretary and personal assistant primarily to one individual by performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties which relieve the supervisor of all office routine and aids in the solution of procedural and management problems.

Duties

Review and edit correspondence, reports and other documents prepared for signature for conformance with regulations, grammar, format and policies of the office. Screen correspondence and material to determine and prioritize information to be brought to managers' attention. Maintain supervisor's calendar, schedule appointments with reminders of scheduled events; arrange conferences, and inform staff of developments or meeting arrangements. Receive and screen visitors and phone calls accurately, tactfully determine the nature of the request in order to refer only those contacts needing staff attention. Utilize a variety of office automation software in order to process and produce a wide range of documents, research, and respond to requests for information concerning organizational functions.

Requirements

• One year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes preparing and reviewing correspondence, reports, and other documents; ensuring correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and appropriate format; maintaining supervisor's calendar and scheduling appointments and meetings; making travel arrangements, scheduling transportation, hotel reservations, and preparing travel orders using automated systems; and utilizing a variety of office automation software programs (such as Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceDecision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningOrganizational AwarenessReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkTechnical CompetenceWriting 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-06).

Education

N/A

Contacts

• Address RA-W2V6AA US ARMY ENGINEER AND SUPPORT CENTER DO NOT MAIL Huntsville, AL 35807 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]