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Lock and Dam Support Assistant (OA)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division
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Summary

About the Position: Provides administrative and clerical support to the Lockmaster and assigned staff in the areas of purchasing, property control, personnel actions, data processing, reporting, and other project office operations.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
09/19/2023 to 09/26/2023
Salary
$37,696 to - $54,625 per year

GS-05: $37,696 to $49,009 Per Year; GS-06: $42,022 to $54,625 Per Year

Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 6
Locations
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Bayou Sorrel, LA
Lettsworth, LA
New Orleans, LA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
6
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CERG234284094819D
Control number
749829500

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Duties

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  • Performs general office management activities, and prepares and produces other correspondence, forms, and reports based on rough drafts, notes, or oral instructions.
  • Devises and maintains office files in accordance with appropriate filing system procedures.
  • Serves as local expert in CEFMS, providing instructions, procedural and substantive guidance to the on-site staff that record and/or retrieve data from CEFMS.
  • Assists with preparation and maintenance of job descriptions, performance appraisals, awards nominations, and a variety of personnel forms.
  • Assists the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in administering the maintenance service contracts, prepares work orders and modifications.
  • Receives and relays navigational data via radio, telephone and computer system linked to other river installations, and offices regarding precipitation river stages, gage readings and other appropriate data.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • May be required to possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license based on site-specific, job-related requirements.
  • May be required to have an American Red Cross Standard First Aid card, CPR, and/or AED in good standing and/or wear a prescribed uniform based on site specific requirements.
  • Mission Essential. This position is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements education/experience 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-05 Minimum Qualifications:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) experience following administrative regulations and procedures in at least one of the following areas: contracts, procurement, supply, inventory, personnel, time-keeping, travel, and/or records management; OR 2) experience preparing correspondence, forms, or reports based on rough drafts, notes, or oral instructions; OR 3) experience using standard office equipment such as, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, etc.
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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.

GS-06 Minimum Qualifications:
Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) experience reviewing and following a variety of administrative regulations and procedures in at least one of the following areas: contracts, procurement, supply, inventory, personnel, time-keeping, travel, and/or records management; AND 2) experience preparing and producing correspondence, forms, and reports based on rough drafts, notes, or oral instructions; AND 3) experience using a wide variety of standard office equipment to include but not limited to, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, etc.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Technical Competence
  • Writing


Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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

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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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 a(n) General Administration and Management Career Field position
  • You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment Incentives may be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your rsum and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resumeand/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

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