Transportation Assistant

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-05 LEVEL YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-4) in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of a Transportation Assistant at the GS-5 level. Qualifying specialized experience is experience where you were responsible for processing request for reimbursement; maintaining fund control points; coordinating work operation; determining eligibility for programs and/or services; reviewing requests; ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures; and communicating effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of four (4) years above high school in any field which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. NOTE: Transcripts (official or unofficial) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.
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COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post high school education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience, as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. NOTE: Transcripts (unofficial or official) must be submitted with your application materials. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Auditing
• Clerical
• Customer Service

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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.

Physical Requirements: Requires some mobility between various clinic areas in separate building location sites, but generally the job is sedentary with some standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds. The employee is required to work with computer equipment at least 75% of the time which impacts on hand and wrist motions. The work is performed in a business office and an outpatient treatment setting. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Requires composure in trying to assist veterans, their families and staff, who may be upset or in distress and hostile in manner. Due to changing deadlines and priorities, work may be stressful at times.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.