SECRETARY(OA)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.(e.g. one year at the GS-08 grade level for consideration for the GS-09 grade level).

Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Performing a wide variety of complex administrative services functions to support communication, correspondence, scheduling, monitoring, and daily operations in a work unit;
• Advanced knowledge in grammar, punctuation, format, and style to prepare correspondence;
• Proficiency in software suites related to word processing and database maintenance for complex office functions;
• Providing technical administrative advice on established policies and procedures;
• Independently determining the needs of customers and personally assisting when appropriate;
• Researching, interpreting and providing guidance on regulations.

Note: There is no education substitution for this series at the GS-09 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.