About the Position: Performs administrative and technical support duties to assist the office in accomplishing the overall responsibilities of the regulatory program.

Duties

Receive visitors and telephone calls and respond to requests for information or refer them to the proper person or office. Utilize credit card to make authorized government purchases for services, supplies, and equipment. Oversees organization of the office file system, retrieves files, and researches files upon request by Project Managers. Receives and reviews incoming regulatory actions in the database and takes appropriate administrative action. Evaluates less complex or routine applications for Department of the Army permits. Prepares correspondence to staff and applicants including emails, forms, letters, requests for additional information, submitting applications, status of applications, etc.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a valid State Driver’s license.
• One (1) year probationary period may be required if not completed previously.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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. Specialized Experience to qualify at the GS-05 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Inputting data using office software such as Microsoft Office on an automated system (computer/laptop/tablet); 2) Answering phone inquiries and directing to the appropriate staff member; and 3) filing documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience to qualify at the GS-06 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Utilizing automated software databases for conducting research, data entry, and reporting requirements; 2) Distributing email and correspondence (i.e. memos, letters, faxes, and forms); and 3) Inventorying office supplies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Office or Business Administration. 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) by 9. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience to qualify at the GS-07 level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Handling administrative requests and queries from senior managers, staff, and the public; 2) Developing and maintaining a filing system; 3) Utilizing automated software databases for conducting research, data entry, and reporting requirements; 4) Writing and distributing email and correspondence (i.e. memos, letters, faxes, and forms); 5) Ordering office supplies using a government credit card, coordinating purchases with vendors, and reconciling purchases. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Office or Business Administration. 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) by 18. Add the two percentages. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityAttention to DetailBudget AdministrationClericalCommunicationsComputer SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Decision MakingFlexibilityIntegrity/HonestyInterpersonal SkillsLearningReading ComprehensionReasoningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamwork Time in Grade Requirement for GS-05: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-04). Please upload SF-50. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-06: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). Please upload SF-50. Time in Grade Requirement for GS-07: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Please upload SF-50. NOTE about the Promotion Potential of the Position: You may be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is not automatic and will be based on time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM04 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-PITTSBURGH DO NOT MAIL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk