Administrative Support Assistant

Only experience and education obtained by 11/12/2024 will be considered.

In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.

Minimum Qualification [GS-06]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-05 in the Federal service. Qualifying experience may include: (1) preparing and reviewing time and attendance reports using an electronic time and attendance system; (2) procuring supplies, equipment, or services in accordance with organizational policy and guidance; (3) preparing oral briefings and/or written reports for administrative matters; (4) providing support services such as preparing forms, documents, or correspondence, responding to procedural questions, answering phones, filing, etc.

Minimum Qualification [GS-07]

1. One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-6 grade level performing work in or directly related to administrative support. Qualifying experience may include: (1) procuring supplies, equipment, or services in accordance with organizational policy and guidance; (2) preparing and reviewing time and attendance reports using an electronic time and attendance system; (3) coordinating staff training; (4) preparing and monitoring personnel actions; (5) providing guidance on administrative procedures related to budget, procurement, personnel, etc.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. The category ratings for this position are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified

The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Shared Certificate:
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements) for the position with a score of 85 or above on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application.
For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.