Office Automation Assistant.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a civilian administrative specialist to support daily operations, create and edit a wide range of documents, manage mail, and process travel and time-keeping tasks.

The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, ability to handle confidential information, and strong organizational skills to coordinate schedules, travel requests, and reports for the unit.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience using PC software to prepare correspondence and edit documents.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data and prepare standard and ad hoc reports.
• Experience with travel requests, TDY, and time/attendance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing word processing software to create, format, modify, and print documents.
• Using database applications to input and update data and generate reports.
• Handling electronic mail and distributing mail for the unit to support daily operations.
• Preparing TDY requests, travel vouchers, itineraries, and reservations.
• Tracking and recording employee time, attendance and labor in multiple software systems.

Skills

Word processing

Data entry

Email management

Document creation

Education

Four years of education above high school

Graduate level education (partial)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database queries

Travel scheduling software

Job description

• Utilizing word processing software which permits creation, formatting, modification, and electronic printing of a variety of documents.
• Utilizing database applications or software, inputs and updates database information as required, makes standard and ad hoc queries and retrieves information for use in preparation of standard and nonstandard reports.
• Utilizing electronic mail software. Receives and distributes electronic mail for the unit and sends electronic mail correspondence to other elements as required in support of daily operations.
• Preparing requests for TDY, processes clearance requests, prepares travel vouchers and itineraries, makes reservations, etc.
• Tracking and enters employee time, attendance and labor as required in various software platforms.

Duties

• Utilizing word processing software which permits creation, formatting, modification, and electronic printing of a variety of documents.
• Utilizing database applications or software, inputs and updates database information as required, makes standard and ad hoc queries and retrieves information for use in preparation of standard and nonstandard reports.
• Utilizing electronic mail software. Receives and distributes electronic mail for the unit and sends electronic mail correspondence to other elements as required in support of daily operations.
• Preparing requests for TDY, processes clearance requests, prepares travel vouchers and itineraries, makes reservations, etc.
• Tracking and enters employee time, attendance and labor as required in various software platforms.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Minimum Qualifications GS-05

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing a variety of personal computer based software, components and peripherals to prepare correspondence, edit documents, and enter data such as Microsoft Office suite applications and other automated programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Minimum Qualifications GS-06

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes using software programs to create, edit, and maintain a wide range of documents and reports as well as coordinating training and/or travel for employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Public Administration, etc.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement GS-06

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-5 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest nontemporary competitive appointment.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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
• This is a Human Capital and 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.
• Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.
• Management may make selections at any grade level. Promotion to the next grade will be at management's discretion following completion of time-in-grade requirements, training, fully successful performance, and acquired and demonstrated experience.

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:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.