Secretary (OA)

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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 in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-06 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes:1) Completing reports or composing correspondence; AND 2) Proofreading documentation for correct formatting and grammar; AND 3) Tracking data, inventory, or schedules for various personnel or projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a selective placement factor as a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. Time in Grade Requirement: 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. For the GS-06 you must have 52 weeks at the GS-05 level.

Serves as the administrative focal point for the Branch and subordinate sections/units.,Assists any/all personnel in processing Purchase Requests and Commitments within the automated system Corps of Engineers Financial Management System (CEFMS).,Assists in preparing travel requests/preparing travel orders.,Prepares timesheets and labor reports using the (Corps of Engineers Time, Attendance, and Labor (CETAL) system in CEFMS,Reviews incoming correspondence for proper grammar, format, and necessary attachments.,Assists technical/professional personnel with preparation and editorial assistance on technical reports, technical papers, and articles.,Maintains an organized filing system for administrative and project data.,Assists supervisor's subordinates in procedural aspects of expediting the work of the office.