Office Support Assistant.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Starbuck (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Washington is seeking an Administrative Specialist to interpret regulations, develop SOPs, and guide staff on complex administrative procedures. You will process personnel actions, onboarding, and benefits, and act as payroll lead handling timekeeping and labor codes.

The role also covers TDY, travel, GPC usage, and preparing reports and presentations. Qualifications include one year of specialized federal experience at GS-06 or graduate-level education in a related

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level in the Federal service.
• Experience advising staff on technical administrative guidance and preparing personnel action requests.
• Maintaining files in accordance with organizational policies; knowledge of JTR and labor regulations.
• Education: Graduate-level coursework in Business Management, English, or Accounting may be used in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulations, develop SOPs, and guide staff on complex administrative procedures.
• Process personnel actions, recruitment packages, telework agreements, and performance awards.
• In-process new employees and provide benefits overviews (TSP, health, life, retirement).
• Serve as payroll lead; manage timekeeping, attendance, and labor codes.
• Process TDY, local travel, and invitational orders; ensure compliance with JTR.
• Act as a Government Purchase Card holder within micro-purchase thresholds and reconcile statements.
• Prepare reports, charts, and presentations using project program knowledge.

Skills

Regulatory guidance

Payroll knowledge

Timekeeping

GPC administration

Data analysis

Education

Graduate-level education in Business Management

Specialized federal experience (GS-06 level)

Tools

Payroll systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

• 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 (TSP, health, life insurance, 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/leave issues, and ensure proper labor charge codes are applied.
• Process Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY), local travel, and invitational orders/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.
• Utilize knowledge of project programs to gather information, analyze data, and prepare reports, charts, and presentations.

Duties

• 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 (TSP, health, life insurance, 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/leave issues, and ensure proper labor charge codes are applied.
• Process Temporary Duty Assignments (TDY), local travel, and invitational orders/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.
• Utilize knowledge of project programs to gather information, analyze data, and prepare reports, charts, and presentations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1.) advising staff on technical/procedural administrative guidance, 2.) preparing personnel action requests, and 3.) maintaining files in accordance with organizational policies.

OR

Education: Successful completion one full academic year 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 Management, English, or Accounting.

OR

Combination Experience and Education: 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, to compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages.

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 General Administration and Management Career Program position aligned under the Human Capital & Resource Management Career Management Directorate.
• 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.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced leave accrual 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:

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.