Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-07/09 (29431)
Kuwait, KuwaitTransatlantic Division (TAD) - Expeditionary District29431Announcement Type
TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
Position Type
Overseas
Deployment
Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time
13 months
USACE Organization
Transatlantic Division (TAD) - Expeditionary District
Locations (City, State)
Kuwait, Kuwait
Position Overview/Duties
Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-07/09, in a Transatlantic Expeditionary District, TDY, with duty station Kuwait.
Duties:
Applies analytical and evaluative techniques to identify and resolve issues or problems of
a procedural or factual nature. Duties involve developing administrative processes and
procedures to facilitate more efficient and effective operations; preparing, reviewing, and
monitoring personnel, financial, manpower, travel, training, awards, and other items;
identifying issues and alternative solutions; and, providing guidance and assistance to
managers, as well as administrative personnel throughout the AOR.
Applies knowledge of the Command and management principles and regulations, to
review and analyze administrative functions, such as personnel, manpower, recordkeeping,
training, awards, and other programs. Conducts specials studies, and makes
recommendations for improvement. Collects, reviews, and analyzes pertinent data and
reports; interviews managers and employees; and, initiates and develops new SOPs to
streamline operations. Formulates and recommends new and revised administrative
policies and guidelines. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters guidance, and
disseminates to management.
Implements, monitors, and maintains various administrative programs to include
recordkeeping, manpower/personnel, mail distribution, central files, reports control,
awards, timekeeping, and related activities. Makes recommendations for changes in
regulations, procedures, organizational structures, etc. Reviews regulations guidance to
ensure compliance, and makes changes to ensure compliance. Prepares for inspections,
and reviews inspection reports, initiating corrections and rebuttals. Prepares and inputs a
wide variety of administrative actions. Compiles a wide variety of regular and recurring
reports, as well as special reports.
Provides administrative support in terms of managing the office.
Other Conditions and Requirements
Administrative Support Specialist, GS-0301-07/09, in a Transatlantic Expeditionary District, with duty station Kuwait. 12 months TDY.
Must be a US Citizen to apply.
Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an official government passport.
Must be able to meet CENTCOM medical standards listing medical disqualifiers: https://www.centcom.mil/Portals/6/MEDICAL/MOD17_Tab_A.pdf
Kuwait benefits: No Danger Pay, 15% Post Differential, 48 hours of paid Overtime/pay period, Sunday Premium Pay, $123/day Per Diem in Govt-provided lodging. Personal Leave authorized for 1-year tour.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A SECRET CLEARANCE. WORK MAY ENTAIL EXTENDED WORK SHIFT OF 12-16 HOURS A DAY. GENERALLY, INDOOR WORK LOCATION HAS POWER, WATER, HEATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING, ALTHOUGH OUTAGES SHOULD BE EXPECTED. LACK OF SLEEP MAY OCCUR DUE TO LONG WORK HOURS AND UNCOMFORTABLE LIVING CONDITIONS. EMPLOYEE WILL REPORT SYMPTOMS OF STRESS AND FATIGUE TO THE ON-SITE SUPERVISOR. LIVING CONDITIONS RANGE FROM HAVING ALL BASIC AMENITIES; LIGHT, POWER, WATER, REFRIGERATION TO NOT HAVING ONE OR MORE OF THESE AMENITIES. EMPLOYEES WHO NEED TO STORE REFRIGERATED MEDICATION SHALL PRIOR TO DEPARTURE FROM THE PRIMARY DUTY STATION, INFORM THE LOCAL EOC SO AVAILABILITY OF REFRIGERATION AT THE WORK SITE CAN BE DETERMINED. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT WORK LOCATIONS MAY RANGE FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND HUMIDITY TO EXTREME COLD AND RAINY. SOME LOCATIONS REQUIRE THAT THE EMPLOYEE BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN STABLE MOBILITY IN
SANDY AND UNSTABLE TERRAIN. ALTHOUGH SOME WORK IS SEDENTARY, WORK CONDITIONS SUCH AS ERGONOMIC ISSUES RELATED TO LIFTING AND CARRYING, SEATING, OR VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS; REPETITIVE MOTION INJURY FROM USING COMPUTERS, AND THE LIKE MAY BE EXPECTED.
This position is designated as emergency-essential (E-E). The position cannot be converted to a military position because it requires uninterrupted performance to provide immediate and continuing support operations and/or support maintenance and repair of combat essential systems. This position may not be filled by a military reservist. In the event of an emergency situation, the incumbent must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. Failure to remain in your position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal service. Incumbent must complete and sign DD Form 2365 (DoD Civilian Employee Overseas Emergency Essential Position Agreement). Due to the strenuous nature of some deployed assignments, the incumbent may be required to meet certain medical requirements (be free of any health or medical condition that would prevent the employee from performing duties under austere conditions). Incumbent may be subject to medical examination, immunizations (this may include the series of anthrax vaccine immunizations to include annual boosters and other immunizations that may in the future be required), DNA sampling, HIV testing, etc. Adequate medical facilities may not be available within the area of deployment to support certain medical conditions or medications that require special handling.
Points of Contact:
Lawrence M. Robinson (for information about job/position)
Civil Engineer SME
Deployment Administration Resource Team (DART)
Expeditionary Civilian Coordination Office (ECCO)
US Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division
540-667-3341 (desk)
312-265-667-3341 (dsn)
Email: lawrence.m.robinson@usace.army.mil
Diane M. Davis (for information about the deployment process)
Deployment Administration Resources Team (DART)
Expeditionary Civilian Coordination Office (ECCO)
US Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division
(540) 277-7897 (Cell)
CETAM-DEPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY@usace.army.mil
https://team.usace.army.mil/sites/HQ-CO/G/DCAS/default.
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Qualifications
Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data- oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards.
Reasonable Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.