NAVIGATION PROJECT ASSISTANT (OA)

Summary About the Position: This position serves as a Navigation Project Assitant (Office Automation) for the Louisville United States Corps of Engineers with one position located in Brookport, Illinois, and the other in Mount Vernon, Indiana. Responsibilities Prepare a wide range of documents using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation to communicate regulatory information. Use purchase card to procure supplies while ensuring proper procedures are followed to maintain accountability. Prepare purchase requests for annual maintenance contract services such as mowing, electric and garbage pick-up. Utilize automated systems to provide information needed for inquiries such as personnel problems, timekeeping, or supply requests. Perform administrative duties to include personnel functions, tracking/coordinating training, travel, and timekeeping Requirements Conditions of Employment 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; 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 for the GS-6: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) applying policies relative to administrative actions in budget, personnel, records management, and clerical support; 2) performing timekeeping duties and travel arrangements using automated systems; 3) compiling information to prepare reports on operational and administrative matters; and 4) preparing correspondence using email and maintaining office calendars. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for the GS-7: One year of specialized experience which 1) interpreting and applying policies relative to administrative actions in budget, personnel reports, records management, and clerical support; 2) projecting and estimating fiscal year allocations of contractual and non-contractual commitments and obligations 3) performing timekeeping duties and travel arrangements using automated systems; 4) compiling information and statistical data to prepare reports on operational and administrative matters; and 5) using automated systems to create correspondence and maintain office calendars.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). 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. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers and Scientists Career Management Directorate. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information