Administrative Support Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Administrative Support Specialist provides administrative and office support to the organization. The role executes administrative programs and policies and handles work requiring fact-finding, coordination, recommendations, implementation, and follow-up. The specialist works with supervisors and senior managers to review administrative activities and improve efficiency and effectiveness; supports personnel, performance, awards, training, timekeeping, and meeting preparation; and processes time and attendance, travel documents, and government purchase card requirements. The role also researches policy and program issues, monitors budgets and funds, and advises administrative staff and management on regulatory procedures in personnel matters.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience providing administrative support, including preparing reports, interpreting regulations, directives, or policies, and composing correspondence, as well as maintaining an office supply budget; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants using foreign education to meet qualification requirements must provide an evaluation establishing U.S. educational equivalency or documentation that the courses received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Work with supervisors and senior managers to study and review administrative activities and recommend ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with studies and statistical reports; prepare personnel actions; track performance plan and evaluation completion; and support awards, training, timekeeping issues, and special meetings or presentations.
• Process time and attendance and conduct quality assurance reviews.
• Prepare travel orders and vouchers.
• Serve as a government purchase card holder and prepare and execute related documents and regulatory requirements.
• Research and provide background or statistical information relevant to policy or program issues.
• Monitor budgetary limitations and funds control for overhead, labor, travel, training, overtime, manpower, and the departmental overhead account.
• Advise and assist administrative staff and management on regulatory procedures in personnel matters to support decision making.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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