About the Position: The Construction Management Assistant (OA) is with the Engineering and Construction Division; Construction Branch, Central Area Office in the Rock Island District, Amy Corps of Engineers, located in Davenport, IA. This position may be filled at either the GS-06 grade level or the GS-05 grade level with non-competitive promotional potential to the GS-06 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-0303-06 level.

Duties

Perform a variety of administrative duties in support of an office engineering function as well as office support duties in a construction Area Office. Provide advice and assistance to both superiors and subordinates on all matters of an administrative nature. Resolve various problems associated with the administrative and clerical work of the office. Prepare a wide variety of documents, forms, and correspondence relative to contract changes and claims, whether they are within the Area Engineer/Resident Engineer's authority or the Contracting Officer's authority. Maintain and control records for all change orders and modifications, including pending change orders and claim files. Establish files for both pending and finalized contract action by use of an automated management system. Routinely provide information by phone and/or fax, with comprehensive updates being transmitted on a monthly basis. Prepare and transmit monthly pay estimates from information compiled by technicians, engineers, and other field staff. Responsible for the review and preparation of travel requests and vouchers for the Area Office personnel. Use a computer and/or a typewriter, types or inputs/retrieves and stores data to create letters, memoranda, and reports of a non-technical nature relating to such matters as vehicle usage, telephone usage, safety exposure, etc. Certify time and attendance reports with responsibility to include completeness, appropriate documentation of various types of leave, and labor cost codes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Skill of a qualified typist is required.
• Project assignments may vary in length and location from the Area Office thus requiring Temporary Duty (TDY) and/or Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moves on a recurring basis.
• Incumbent will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.
• 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.
• Employees are required to follow established safe working procedures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• 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)Current DoD Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: ConscientiousnessCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Manages and Organizes InformationOrganizational AwarenessSelf-ManagementTechnical Competence GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the Federal service which includes: maintaining office files, assisting with documents, and preparing correspondence. OR Education:Successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination Education and Experience: Specialized experience, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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--04). GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service which includes: preparing documents and forms, and correspondence to support office duties. Assist in resolving issues, maintaining files, assisting in budget, contract close outs, and/or billing. 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).

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 RG-W2R905 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-ROCK ISLAND DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk