Administrative Assistant (OA)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Kansas City, MO is seeking a detail‑oriented administrative assistant to perform clerical duties, arrange equipment, and prepare estimates used in projected operating budgets for supplies and equipment.

You will handle mail, track training, and type a variety of correspondence and reports with diverse software. A strong foundation in office procedures and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience performing clerical tasks and handling multiple duties.
• Proficiency with common office software and document management.
• Ability to type and produce correspondence and reports accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical duties requested by staff.
• Arrange for equipment and prepare budget-estimate materials.
• Obtain and handle mail promptly and track training.
• Prepare travel vouchers and type various correspondence and reports.

Skills

Clerical skills

Microsoft Office

Budget support

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Email/Document management

Job description

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: Performs the following clerical duties requested or directed by staff members that may include contacts that require attention or action, arranges for equipment, prepares estimate to be used in projected operating budget for supplies, equipment, etc., obtains and handles mail in a timely manner, tracks training, and prepares travel vouchers. Types a variety of correspondence, reports, etc., using automated equipment and a variety of software programs.

Announcement Type

USAJOBS

Position Type

Permanent

Locations (City, State)

Kansas City, MO

Position Overview/Duties

About the Position: Performs the following clerical duties requested or directed by staff members that may include contacts that require attention or action, arranges for equipment, prepares estimate to be used in projected operating budget for supplies, equipment, etc., obtains and handles mail in a timely manner, tracks training, and prepares travel vouchers. Types a variety of correspondence, reports, etc., using automated equipment and a variety of software programs.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Management may select at any grade level announced. Non-competitive promotion potential up to the full performance level of GS-07. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. Recruitment/Relocation/Advanced In-Hire/Advanced Leave Accrual/Student Loan Repayment incentives may be authorized. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire