Project Support Assistant, GS-0303-5/6/7 (73358)

Engineering and Construction Division; Construction Branch; Construction Support Section

The Walla Walla District US Army Corps of Engineers helps manage local water resources for navigation, flood damage reduction, disaster assistance, hydroelectric power generation, and other natural and heritage areas.

DUTIES

• Ensure submittal (transmittals) registries for newly awarded contracts are properly loaded in the Resident Management System (RMS) or Construction Management Platform (CMP).
• Establish electronic contract folders for newly awarded contracts.
• Process Contractor's partial and final payment estimates.
• Assist in the preparation of contract closeouts.
• Monitor and account for routine Contractor’s certified payroll submissions.
• Prepare monthly reports for Construction Branch leadership regarding contract progress and other status.
• Issue and monitor calendar reminders related, but not limited, to warranty expirations, submittal responses, and deadlines for reviewing contract documents for solicitations.
• Perform or assist in the performance of general clerical support activities.

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with non-competitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This program may only be utilized for non-competitive placements, including voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Who May Apply: This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

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 in this document.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Basic Requirements:

GS-05 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) the use of office automation software; (2) retrieval, update, and storage of electronic data; AND (3) preparing, editing, and formatting correspondence. 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 36. Then divide your total number of completed undergraduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 120. Add the two percentages.

GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) obtaining and/or verifying funds and/or payroll in a computerized program; (2) maintaining both manual and electronic records and files; AND (3) preparing, editing, and formatting correspondence. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level

position in the federal service (GS-05 or above).

GS-7 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes (1) obtaining and/or verifying funds, payroll, and/or payments in a computerized program; (2) maintaining both manual and electronic records and files; (3) tracking contract milestones/deadlines in an electronic system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-6 and GS-7, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• This position is eligible for situational telework. This is not full-time telework or remote.
• Management may select at any of the grade levels announced.
• If selected for this position based on education, or if education is part of the education requirement for this position, you will be asked to submit your transcript as part of the hiring process.