Staff Assistant, GS-0301-09 (FPL 11) (DE)
Company
Department of Education - Office of Postsecondary Education
Location
Washington, District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agencyâs telework and remote work program policy.
This position is located in the Accreditation Group (AG), Office of Postsecondary Education in Washington, DC. This Division is responsible for following principal functions within the Department administering the process by which accrediting agencies and state approval agencies are recognized by the Secretary.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Relocation will not be paid.
- You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must complete a background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.
Conditions of Employment
You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location. Â
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-09, if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-9
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience using proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting for the purpose of proofreading, drafting letters and memorandums to be disseminated to senior level personnel, agency personnel, and other leaders in education.
2. Experience utilizing standard office automation systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to conduct research projects, update websites, and assist with planning and scheduling.
3. Experience following travel procedures to assist with initiating and completing travel vouchers.
OR
EDUCATION (see EDUCATION SECTION of the vacancy announcement)
OR
A combination of both education and experience in which the total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1.    Knowledge of the functions, authorities, and organizational structure of government agencies.
2.  Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and government required format for correspondence and other written materials.
3.    Knowledge of administrative concepts and practices sufficient to enable the incumbent to devise and install office procedures and practices affecting the entire Accreditation Group.
4.  Knowledge of governmental correspondence and travel procedures.
5.  Knowledge of standard office automation systems, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Education
master's or equivalent graduate degree
or
2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
orÂ
LL.B or J.D., if related
Foreign Education:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.  For further information, please click Foreign Education.
Additional information
If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (âVeterans Counseling Sessionâ should be placed in the subject line of the email).
If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.
If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.
This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.
This position does not require financial disclosure.
This position is included in the bargaining unit (American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252).Â
Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
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Date Posted
06/18/2024
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