Secretary (OA) - DK-0318-04 - 39454

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical & Structures Lab (GSL)

Locations (City, State) Vicksburg, MS

Position Overview/Duties The U.S.

Army Engineer

Research and Development Center (ERDC) is one of the premier engineering and scientific research organizations in the world. As the research organization of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ERDC conducts R&D in support of the Soldier, military installations, and civil works projects (water resources, environmental missions, etc.) as well as for other federal agencies, state and municipal authorities, and with U.S. industry through innovative work agreements. ERDC research is developing innovative solutions for a safer, better world - https://youtu.be/sFPkIQnYkwY.

Statement Of Position Duties

  • Serves as Administrative Assistant for the Director of the Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL).
  • Communicates effectively with all management levels and external agencies.
  • Evaluates, recommends, and implements courses of action in overall organization administrative policies.
  • Manages administrative and clerical support assignments.
  • Maintains calendar of supervisor's activities such as conferences, meetings, or other functions.
  • Receives telephone calls and visitors, referring to staff members and forwarding to the supervisor as necessary.
  • Reviews all mail/correspondence for proper staffing, grammar, punctuation, typographical errors, enclosures, and otherwise to assure mail is ready for signature.
  • Makes necessary arrangements for conferences including space, time, contacting people, and other matters.
  • Prepares documentation utilizing Microsoft Office.
Other Conditions And Requirements Other Conditions and Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing one of the Science, Technology, and Research Laboratory (STRL) specific DHAs to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in competitive service. Minimum Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience which includes composing and reviewing complex correspondence and reports; making travel arrangements for other personnel; coordinating administrative processes and procedures; utilizing automatic software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, or PowerPoint. Proficiency Requirement: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or four errors.

Other Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 SECRET security clearance.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is eligible for situational telework.
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 in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/gene
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