Administrative Officer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

Serves as the Administrative Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Chief, Engineering Division. Responsible for providing analytical, planning, coordination, and operational support to the Chief, Engineering Division across a variety of multi-disciplined programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 10% of the time.
• To Qualify for GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; Collecting data to identify problems in administrative work process; Reviewing administrative records for accuracy and completeness; Tracking personnel action requests from submission through completeness; Preparing reports that summarize administrative program information.
• OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration or Administrative Management.
• 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 Qualify for GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes;Evaluating administrative work processes against established performance goals; Recommending changes to improve administrative operations; Coordinating personnel action request with a servicing Human Resources office;Preparing analytical reports to support management decisions.
• OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration or Administrative Management.
• 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 Qualify for GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes Evaluating administrative support operations to determine their effectiveness in meeting organizational goals; Developing administrative procedures to improve organizational work processes; Coordinating personnel actions with a servicing human resource officer from initiation through completion; Preparing analytical reports on organizational operations to support management decisions.
• At the GS-12 Level--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
• Time in Grade Requirement for GS-09: 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-07).
• Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: 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-09).
• Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11).
• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
• Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Administrative Officer and Strategic Adviser to the Chief, Engineering Division.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the administrative support operations of the organization
• Provides analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Division administrative/staff processes and systems in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Serves as liaison between management and the servicing personnel office
• Conducts research, interviews subject matter experts and technical specialists, collects data, analyzes findings, prepares recommendations, and writes reports regarding a variety of programmatic, budget, and administrative issues and functions.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level