Administrative Assistant - Southern Area Ops Branch; GS-0301-09 (20926)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State)

Saltsburg, PA

Position Overview/Duties

MEMORANDUM FOR: All Permanent USACE Pittsburgh District Employees

SUBJECT: Notice of Potential Lateral Transfer Opportunity

POSITION: GS-0301-09, Southern Area Operations Program Manager Administrative Specialist

LOCATION: Southern Area Office in Saltsburg, PA

CONTACT: Glenn Hawkey, Operations Project Manager, Southern Area Operations Branch Emily Potter, Deputy Operations Project Manager, Southern Area Operations Branch

SUSPENSE: COB 13 FEB 2026 EXPECTED FILL DATE: 9 MAR 2026

In accordance with ARTICLE 32 of the Negotiated Agreement between the US Army Corps of Engineers and AFGE Local 2187, I am conducting an informal solicitation for the expected subject vacancy. Any eligible employees interested in a voluntary lateral reassignment to this position, please notify me in writing by the suspense date listed above. An e-mail response, including your resume and a brief statement supporting your interest in being considered, is appropriate.

Additionally, please include your immediate supervisor as a CC: recipient on your response.

Please note:

-Management may or may not choose to exercise this option based on project and/or organizational needs. However, this is viewed as a possible opportunity to strengthen our organization from within, and will be given careful consideration.

-PCS or relocation allocations of any kind may be offered to support this potential reassignment.

-A brief synopsis of the position duties can be found below for reference.

-Any inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to my attention.

SYNOPSIS OF DUTIES: Position provides a variety of management services essential to the direction and operation of the Southern Area, determining methods of management and means of incorporating these services into the overall management, assessing their operability and impact, and modifying procedures and processes as necessary to make the services responsive to their intended purpose.

Areas of expertise include budget, personnel administration, procurement, property management, reports management, data processing, public relations and analytical work.

Performs the following typical duties: act as the Area Office Liaison for Personnel Actions, Southern Area POC for training, provide administrative oversight and liaison with multiple site supervisors engaged in a variety of functions such as travel; property management; records management and disposal. Southern Area timekeeping subject matter expert.

Works closely with the development and administration of the budget(s) controlled by the OPM/DOPM and Operations Divisions.

Runs monthly budget reports; evaluates budgetary performance by examining accounting and budget records and report for the area and coordinates finding with district office financial personnel.

Other Conditions and Requirements

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 noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include 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.

Minimum Education Requirement: Must have a High School Degree/GED or equivalent experience.

Minimum Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of specialized experience as an Administrative Assistant or equivalent work field.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 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.
• 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.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 30% of the time.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires a mobility agreement upon entry.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the following training/certifications prior to employment or within a specified period of time after appointment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-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.