Summary
About the Position: Serves as the principal Management Assistant to the Chief of Engineering and Construction Division and to branch chiefs and staff in administrative matters. Utilizes a practical understanding of mission requirements and priorities, policies, organization structure, functions, procedures, processes and principles of management.
Duties
Prepares requests for Personnel Actions, Travel Orders, Training Requests, Purchase Requests and Commitments and determines appropriate fund cite for Division and Branch personnel using the Corps of Engineers Financial Management Systems (CEFMS).
Examines travel vouchers for accuracy, reports discrepancies to appropriate supervisor and requests appropriate approvals.
Maintains a master file of original documents and receipts for travel vouchers approved by the Chief.
Drafts standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy statements, guidance, instructions and applicable directives.
Maintains records in accordance with Army Records and Information Management System (ARIMS).
Interprets regulations and changes in procedures and prepares and disseminates office operating procedures and updates as required to ensure accuracy.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. 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. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.