PROJECT ASSISTANT (TITLE 5)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, or training which indicates progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-7 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; experience preparing a variety of written correspondence, guidance, reports, and policy letters; experience preparing presentations and spreadsheets; experience compiling and maintaining informational and statistical data; experience in research.GS-6 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, experience in a developmental capacity and with additional training, guidance, and/or direct supervision, provide administrative and clerical support to the Project Coordination Specialist and support staff; experience with written correspondence; experience preparing presentations and spreadsheets.

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.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.