Office Support Assistant

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Office Support Assistant position is located at Little Goose Dam near Starbuck, Washington. The dam is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is situated on the Snake River, 65 river miles downstream from Clarkston, Washington, and 70 river miles upstream from the Tri-Cities, Washington. Duties are performed inside and outside the hydroelectric powerhouse facility in a fast-paced, multifaceted working environment.

The position provides complex administrative support and guidance. Responsibilities include interpreting regulations and developing Standard Operating Procedures; processing personnel and payroll matters; assisting employees with benefits-related paperwork; coordinating travel and government purchase card activities; and gathering, analyzing, and presenting program information. The position is open to U.S. citizens and requires relevant specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or a combination of both. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a state-issued driver’s license.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, including advising staff on technical or procedural administrative guidance, preparing personnel action requests, and maintaining files in accordance with organizational policies; or qualifying education; or a combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Alternatively, successful completion of one full academic year of graduate-level education in a field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the position, such as Business Management, English, or Accounting.
• For a combination of education and experience, qualifying experience months are divided by 12 and graduate semester hours by 18; the resulting percentages must total at least 100%.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a state-issued driver’s license.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit for courses at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• A one-year probationary period is required; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Applicants must complete required USA Hire Competency Based Assessments within the stated timeframe if invited.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations, develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and guide staff on complex administrative procedures.
• Process personnel actions, recruitment packages, telework agreements, and performance awards.
• In-process new employees and provide overviews of benefits, including TSP, health, life insurance, and retirement.
• Assist staff with personnel-related forms and coordinate with the Army Benefits Center (ABC).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll rules and regulations.
• Manage timekeeping records, troubleshoot attendance and leave issues, and ensure proper labor charge codes are applied.
• Process temporary duty assignments (TDY), local travel, and invitational orders and vouchers in compliance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) and district policies.
• Act as a Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder within micro-purchase thresholds.
• Prepare purchase requests, enter receiving reports, and reconcile statements.
• Use knowledge of project programs to gather information, analyze data, and prepare reports, charts, and presentations.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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