Secretary (OA)

at  US Bureau of Reclamation

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualification Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized work experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume.
GS-05 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level. To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows: Performed office administration practices including tracked time and attendance for staff, office equipment, property and budget; Monitored and supported the training needs of staff; Established general office procedures such as assisted the group manager in tracking mandatory training needs and kept track of both project and personnel files.
GS-06 Grade Level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level. Served as a personal assistant to a manager and independently managed technical and administrative services for the office; Edit and format formal reports, resolved problems, located information, and organized workflow within the office.
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.
Selective Placement Factor: This position requires applicants be able to type 40 words per minute.
You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 08/27/2023.

EDUCATION

This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-5 level. Applicants must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not-qualified for the position.
Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, applicants must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For further information visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University’s Registrar’s office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Applications (resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation) for this vacancy MUST be received online BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, DC time) on 08/27/2023. To apply, click the blue APPLY ONLINE button at the top of the page.
Do not submit photographs with the application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - applicant must remove any images from badges, licenses, etc.

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help

This position provides administrative support to two groups within the Technical Service Center - Construction Management & Specifications and Waterway & Concrete Dams #2.

The duties of the position are listed below:

• Performs a variety of management functions including electronic time and attendance, personnel actions, travel, training, purchasing, and project management.
• Composes correspondence on routine and occasionally non-routine administrative matters and light technical subjects. Formats and edits technical reports to agency specifications.
• Refers technical inquiries to the appropriate individual.
• Assists individuals in the office with finding correct forms or contacts to complete routine and non-routine office tasks.

To learn more about the Technical Service Center, click here: Technical Service Center | Bureau of Reclamation (usbr.gov)