Administrative Assistant (OA) TCC-CB-DEU-External

Company: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Location: Tucson
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

SummaryApplications under this job opportunity announcement will be considered under external competitive procedures only. This vacancy is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures as TTC-2020-0004, Administrative Assistant (OA), GS-0303-04, TTC-CB-MAP-Internal, which can be accessed at http://jobsearch.USAJOBS.gov/.ResponsibilitiesThis developmental position is located in the Tucson Contact Center and serves as anAdministrativeAssistant (Office Automation)providing administrative support for thebranch supervisor and subordinate staff members. This position is not included in the bargaining unit.Tour of Duty:Monday through Friday, Hours range between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Alternate Work Schedule (AWS)is not available.A one-year probationary periodwill be required.Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection.This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.Theindividual selected forthis position will: Complete a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the branch operations.Control all incoming correspondence and action items and maintain logs, files and records of correspondence and technical actions or programs.Draft responses to routine requests for more information concerning the programs and operations of the office.Maintain appointment calendars for office, schedule meetings and arrange travel and accommodations for staff and incoming visitors.Assists Human Resources with employee onboarding process.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizen and suitable for Federal employment.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov)If resume is incomplete, applicant may not be considered for this vacancy.Able to type 40 wpm with 3 or fewer errors based on a 5-minute sample.Youmust meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Candidates must clear the fingerprint process and initiate the required background investigation prior to final selection.QualificationsYouMUST have a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors based on a five-minute sample,and one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience as listed below or education substittution.You may meet the typing requirement by answering "Yes" to the online question regarding your typing ability.SpecializedExperience: You qualify at the Grade 05 level if you possess one year of specialized experience that equips you with the skills needed to perform the job duties. This specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the grade 04 level to meet the qualification requirements in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrates the application of knowledge of clerical procedures, methods and techniques, and the ability to assimilate a wide variety of clerical assignments.Education Substitution: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of studyin an accredited college, university or business, secretarial, or technical school may be substituted for the required experience.One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school.Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.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.Qualification requirements contained in this job opportunity announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Standards Handbook, which contains Federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on OPMs website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.EducationAdditional InformationThe following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA30% or more disabled veteranPersons with disabilitiesCTAPICTAP Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) candidates will be eligible for selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining a rating of at least 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap.CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area. A Certificate of Expected Separation (CES); or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement, or similar notice).A copy of your latest SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, - noting current position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;A copy of your last performance appraisal including rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents: A copy of your Reduction In Force (RIF) separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a work-related compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement.A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your RIF separation, noting your position, grade/band level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.;A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; andAny documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential. The Department of Commerce provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, notify the Human Resources Branch. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Branch via the Federal Relay Service, 1-812-218-3610.The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor.Employees who receive a buyout and subsequently return to positions in a Federal agency within 5 years after the date of separation, on which the payment is based, whether by reemployment or contracts for personal service, are generally obligated to repay the full amount of the buyout to the agency that paid it before the individuals first day of reemployment.

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