Summary About the Position: Serves as a Management and Programs Assistant for the Operations Division of St. Paul District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Responsibilities The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Deputy Chief of Operations to coordinate: Drug Testing Coordinator for the St. Paul District. Resource Management activities (budget, manpower, management analysis). Human Resources activities (personnel administration, staffing, position management and classification, training, awards). Internal Controls (correspondence, records/forms/reports management, etc.). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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 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. Experience Requirements: GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting TWO OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) Evaluate financial information to assess overall financial performance of an organization; 2) assist in the execution of policies as they pertain to administrative management functions ; 3) provide advice on recruitment and/or staffing issues; 4) execute a training program and/or prepare an operations training budget; 5) oversee the coordination of a drug testing program; and 6) implement administrative policies and/or procedures to enhance support service functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). GS-08 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting THREE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) Evaluate financial information to assess overall financial performance of an organization; 2) assist in the execution of policies as they pertain to administrative management functions ; 3) provide advice on recruitment and/or staffing issues; 4) execute a training program and/or prepare an operations training budget; 5) oversee the coordination of a drug testing program; and 6) implement administrative policies and/or procedures to enhance support service functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes meeting FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING: 1) Evaluate financial information to assess overall financial performance of an organization; 2) assist in the execution of policies as they pertain to administrative management functions ; 3) provide advice on recruitment and/or staffing issues; 4) execute a training program and/or prepare an operations training budget; 5) oversee the coordination of a drug testing program; and 6) implement administrative policies and/or procedures to enhance support service functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08). "Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted". 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 (GS). For GS-07: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-06. For GS-08: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-07. For GS-09: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level GS-08. 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/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire