Program Assistant

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 Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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. Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Supporting project managers by handling administrative tasks to improve work efficiency; 2) Examining project finances to verify that all expenditures are pre-approved and accurately recorded; AND 3) Gathering data and creating reports for effective project decision making. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-06. Specialized Experience GS-06: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Assisting project managers by handling administrative tasks to improve work efficiency; 2) Keeping accurate records of budget-related transactions and adjustments; AND 3) Applying budget rules and regulations to ensure proper fund usage. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-5. 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 GS-07: 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-06). Time in Grade Requirement GS-06: 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-05).
About the Position: Provides support consistent with Project Delivery Business Processes (PDBP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), on-the-job training, and technical guidance from expert staff members. Provides Level I customer assistance for the Automated Information System (AIS)/P2.