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AspectLowerCustomer Service Representative
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma or equivalent
Work EnvironmentVarious industries, often manual or entry-levelCall centers, retail, corporate offices
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, retail, hospitalityCustomer-focused roles across many sectors
Search & Comparison IntentEntry-level, basic rolesCustomer service, communication skills

Lower roles typically refer to entry-level positions requiring minimal experience and credentials, often in manual or retail settings. Customer Service Representatives focus on assisting customers via phone, email, or in person, requiring strong communication skills. While both roles are entry-level, Lower positions are broader and less specialized, whereas Customer Service Representatives are specific to customer interaction roles across various industries.

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Interdisciplinary Project Manager

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Rock Island, IL • On-site

$89K/yr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 539 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: This position is located within the US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, Planning, Programs, and Project Management Division. This position may be filled at any of the duty locations listed on the announcement.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 Civilian Employees of the Command
    • 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
    • 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 education and/or 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.
This position has Basic "Minimum Education" requirements for Interdisciplinary Series:
Basic Education Requirement for Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/architecture-series-0808/
Basic Education Requirement for Physical Science: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/
Basic Education Requirement for Chemist: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/chemistry-series-1320/
Basic Education Requirement for Geology: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/
Basic Education Requirements for Economist positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/economist-series-0110/
Basic Education Requirements for Engineer positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/civil-engineering-series-0810/
Basic Education Requirements for Community Planner positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/community-planning-series-0020/
Basic Education Requirements for Social Science positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/
Basic Education Requirements for Biologist positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/
Basic Education Requirements for Operations Research Analyst: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/
Basic Education Requirement for Archeology: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/
In addition to meeting the Basic Education requirement below, to qualify for this position you must also meet the specialized experience requirements listed below:
Specialized Experience GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: Serve as a technical lead or project manager for one or more civil works, interagency, intragovernmental, or military construction projects; Assist in the planning and oversight of cost and schedule execution of the planning, design, and/or construction of a project in coordination with other functional elements; AND Assist in the evaluation of the status of project against established milestones and objectives to assure the attainment of goals and objectives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Specialized Experience GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: Serve as a technical lead or project manager for one or more civil works, interagency, intragovernmental, or military construction projects; Assist in the planning and oversight of cost and schedule execution of the planning, design, and/or construction of project in coordination with other functional elements; Monitor project performance and report on the status of project against established milestones and objectives to assure the attainment of goals and objectives; AND lead the development and implementation of Project Management Plans (PMP). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
  • Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management

Time in Grade Requirement for GS-12: 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-11).
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-13: 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-12).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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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