Secretary (Office Automation) - Washington, United States - US Office of the Secretary of the Interior

US Office of the Secretary of the Interior

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary of the Interior (OS), Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB), in Washington, DC.

At the full performance level (GS-5) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Manages all incoming correspondence and communications addressing those items that individual can do on their own and redirecting other items to appropriate staff.
Responsible for composing a variety of correspondence for review of the Director and staff.
Handles preparation of material for IACA mailing campaigns and events.
Responsible for maintaining the office organization to include management of supplies, IACA brochures and promotional items.
Responsible for maintaining the hard and electronic file systems.
Assists with timekeeping and basic travel reservations.

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Salary Information

GS-5: $45,146 - $58,686 per annum
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level you must meet either
(A) Specialized Experience,
(B) Education, or
(C) Combination of Education and Experience for the grade to which you are applying.

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A

Specialized Experience:

To qualify for the
GS-5, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the
GS-4 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.

Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience:
2) Maintaining hard copy and electronic records;

3) Organizing and compiling documents for distribution;
4) Drafting, reviewing, and editing written correspondence to ensure effective content, grammar, and punctuation;
5) Making travel reservations.

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MUST MEET 4 OUT OF 5.

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B

Education:
At least four FULL academic years (120 semester hours) beyond high school at an accredited institution.
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OR-
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C.

Combination of education and experience**:

A combination of education and experience that totals 100% of the required specialized experience.
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Typing Proficiency: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for the grade level above,
ALL applicants must show possession of 40 words per minute typing speed.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

Education:

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.

Additional information:

Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.

Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Accountability
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Decision Making
Flexibility
Integrity/Honesty
Interpersonal Skills
Learning
Reading Comprehension
Reasoning
Self-Management
Stress Tolerance
Teamwork

The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.