Administrative Support Assistant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers•Little Rock, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Administrative Support Assistant position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, Engineering and Construction Division, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position may be filled at GS-05 or GS-06, with promotion potential to GS-07, or at the full-performance GS-07 level. Promotion to the full-performance grade is at management’s discretion. The position supports office administration by maintaining general office supply inventory and property book records; using automated equipment and software; coordinating employee training; preparing travel orders and vouchers; serving as branch timekeeper; and administering purchases as a Government Purchase Card holder. Travel may be required 20% or less. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.

Requirements

Meet the qualification requirements for the grade level sought through specialized experience, education, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
For GS-05, have one year of specialized experience performing clerical assignments such as recordkeeping, replenishing supplies, and timekeeping; or four years of post-high-school education in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
For GS-06, have one year of specialized experience including at least two of: arranging organizational training and preparing requests; managing property book records and tracking hand receipts; or performing office administrative support such as timekeeping and coordinating travel.
For GS-07, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, including at least two of: preparing vehicle-use purchase requests and managing vehicle logs; administering purchases using a Government Purchase Card or similar card; or providing office administrative support such as travel orders and vouchers, property records, timekeeping, and training coordination.
Applicants who held a GS position within the last 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-04 for GS-05, GS-05 for GS-06, or GS-06 for GS-07.
Provide transcripts if qualifying based on education. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed federal employment authority categories and provide proof of eligibility.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Complete a one-year probationary period, if appointed.
Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties supporting the office’s administrative functions.
Maintain inventory of general office supplies.
Maintain property book records.
Use automated equipment and a variety of software programs.
Coordinate office training, including submitting training requests for employees.
Prepare travel orders and travel vouchers for supported employees.
Serve as branch timekeeper and ensure timecards are timely and accurate.
Administer purchases as a Government Purchase Card holder.