About the Position: The Big Bend Project is located in central South Dakota in a rural area along the Missouri River. The work is near Fort Thompson, SD between Crow Creek and Lower Brule Indian Reservations. The majority of our staff live in or near Chamberlain, SD with a commuting distance 20-30 miles. Other nearby communities include Highmore, Chamberlain, Reliance, and Oacoma, SD.

Duties

As Administrative Officer, is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the administrative activities for a major multi-purpose hydropower project. Exercises full administrative and technical supervision over a staff of general schedule employees which include Budget Technician/Analyst, Supply Technicians, and Facility Services Assistant Utilizing sound accounting principles and a broad-based knowledge of fiscal and budgetary laws, regulations and policies, is responsible for managing the Project's financial resources. Supervises the supply unit functions, including purchase card holders, training card holders, convenience check writers and WEX card. Occupies a key senior staff position and provides the OPM accurate interpretation and guidance concerning the latest changes in regulations and procedures which affect the project activities and personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• Must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. GS-09:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Providing administrative support to include preparing reports or composing correspondence; AND 2.) Creating a supply budget for an office. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. GS-11:Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) Monitoring a variety of routine operating budgets; AND 2.) Reviewing policies and regulations to ensure compliance among administrative staff. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementFinancial ManagementTechnical Competence

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 RH-W2SJ07 USARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-OMAHA DO NOT MAIL Omaha, NE 68102 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk