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Position Title
Support Services Specialist
Agency
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Announcement Number
24RK234535397979D Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, September 14, 2023 to Friday, September 29, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Support Services Specialist position with the Department of Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Support Services Specialist at the GS-5 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Support Services Specialist work at the GS-6 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Support Services Specialist work at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Prepare budget supporting documentation for projected needs.
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5. Monitor fund level to ensure all charges are covered.
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6. Prepare expenditure requests for management approval for mission needs
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7. Revise budget item when incorrect or changed.
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8. Maintain office files according to organization guidelines and regulations.
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9. Interpret record keeping or filing guidance to ensure organization records are maintained and specified.
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10. Enter time keeping information into an automated financial reporting system for an organization
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11. Evaluate records to ensure records are complete for audits
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12. Provide non-technical organization information in response to telephone inquiries.
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13. Screen telephone calls to ensure inquiries are forwarded to the appropriate staff member.
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14. Review documents for grammar, spelling and word usage for management approval.
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15. Direct organization visitors to the appropriate staff member based on the nature of the inquiry.
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16. Interpret administrative regulations to determine needs for an organization.
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17. Review time keeping information in an automated financial reporting system for an organization.
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18. Maintain complete auditable records to document organization or project office activities.
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19. Determine the most cost efficient method to procure services for an organization.
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20. Track organizational procurement actions through an automated system to verify purchases and costs.
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21. Procure services for an organization's office using the most cost efficient method.
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22. Prepare supplies or service requests for organization offices.
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23. Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration.
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