NAVIGATION PROJECT ASSISTANT (OA)

Project Site Responsibilities: Serves as the primary project site employee responsible for the review and application of administrative guidelines necessary for project operations. Interprets and applies regulations, procedures, and policies relative to administrative actions in the functions of budget, procurement, property management, personnel reports, and records management, and clerical support. Applies instructions, and makes recommendations as appropriate. Assists Lockmaster with property accountability activities for project inventory of expendable and non-expendable property. Monitors and maintains ongoing overview of the field office's financial situation and keeps the Lockmaster informed. Acts as ordering officer and VISA cardholder to purchase supplies or services under authorized dollar threshold or as an Authorized Receiving Official. Responds to numerous telephone requests for navigation/river information, and complaints from the public, other Government agencies and commercial navigational interest. Provides answers and/or researches for project employees regarding questions concerning the various aspects of employment.