Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet specialized experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

GS-06 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Work assignments that involves policies and procedures of the functional and administrative areas to coordinate and resolve questions/problems; Maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external customers to serve as a point-of-contact for assigned projects; Applying skill in written and verbal communication to explain status of project and make presentations to higher level employees; and Utilizing automation systems sufficient to input and retrieve pertinent information for assigned projects.

There is no educational substitution for the GS-06 level.

Proficiency Requirement: In addition to meeting Specialized Experience the following is required: Ability to type 40 words per minute typing speed. Applicants may meet this requirement by presenting a certificate of proficiency from a school or other organization authorized to issue such certificates or by self-certifying their proficiency.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position:
Clerical, Customer Service (Clerical/Technical), and Writing

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; religions; 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.