Navigation Project Assistant (Oa)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Brookport, IL

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About The Position

This position serves as a Navigation Project Assistant (Office Automation) for the Louisville United States Corps of Engineers. Two positions are available: one in Brookport, Illinois, and one in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The role provides administrative and clerical support, including preparing documents, procuring supplies, processing purchase requests, responding to inquiries using automated systems, and coordinating personnel-related administrative functions.

The appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation. The position requires a qualified typist who can type 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors. A one-year probationary period applies. Direct deposit of pay is required, and payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is not authorized. Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• For GS-6: One year of specialized experience applying policies related to administrative actions in budget, personnel, records management, and clerical support; performing timekeeping duties and travel arrangements using automated systems; compiling information to prepare reports on operational and administrative matters; and preparing correspondence using email and maintaining office calendars.
• For GS-7: One year of specialized experience interpreting and applying policies related to administrative actions in budget, personnel reports, records management, and clerical support; projecting and estimating fiscal-year allocations of contractual and non-contractual commitments and obligations; performing timekeeping duties and travel arrangements using automated systems; compiling information and statistical data to prepare reports on operational and administrative matters; and using automated systems to create correspondence and maintain office calendars.
• Qualified typist: type 40 words per minute based on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide range of documents using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation to communicate regulatory information.
• Use a purchase card to procure supplies while following procedures and maintaining accountability.
• Prepare purchase requests for annual maintenance contract services, such as mowing, electric, and garbage pickup.
• Use automated systems to provide information in response to inquiries, including those about personnel problems, timekeeping, or supply requests.
• Perform administrative duties, including personnel functions and tracking or coordinating training, travel, and timekeeping.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and their family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed