About the Position: Serve as a Secretary (OA) for the Construction Division in the New Orleans, USACE District.

Duties

Serves as an expert by providing any/all personnel assistance in processing Purchase Requests and Commitments (PRC) within the automated system. Serves as Human Resources point of contact for the office by working with supervisor to initiate personnel actions, training requests, awards. Provides advisory services for benefits, pay issues, leave, etc. Works with delegated Hand Receipt Holder for the assigned office to insure property is accounted for and utilized in the office and the field. Maintains database for organization's accountable property. Serves as the administrative focal point for answering phones, directing visitors, forwarding technical inquiries, distributing mail, prepares correspondence, and maintains files.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Qualified typist is required at least 40 words per minute (WPM).
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority 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 EligibleI GS-06 Experience required: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Performing administrative and clerical duties such as operating a personal computer and using a variety of software to complete job duties, AND 2) Reviewing incoming correspondence such as emails and documents for dissemination, AND 3) Scheduling appointments and meetings for management, AND 4) Maintaining or establishing electronic files such as managing files in a timekeeping system or preparing electronic travel and reimbursement vouchers. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Typing proficiency: Position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or fewer errors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningManages and Organizes InformationManages ResourcesReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork 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). Qualification requirement: Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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 RG-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70118 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]