Job details
Salary $47,895 - $68,958 a year job type full-time
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Summary
This position is located in the department of commerce, national telecommunications, and information administration (ntia), boulder, coloradoThe primary purpose of this position is to conduct technical administrative assistance duties involving projects for one or more divisions, including fiscal, procurement, personnel, time/attendance, travel, and editorial tasks.
This announcement will be open for 7 days or until the first 100 applications have been received.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to supervisors, managers or other employees on day-to-day operations and overall office management; and carry-out routine administrative assignments requiring the application of clear and well-established methods, practices, and techniques, under supervisory instructions, objectives, limitations, priorities, and deadlines.
Collect, verify, compile, and summarize data or information, processes or routine actions; assist higher level specialists in more complex activities; and provide recommendations for process improvements.
Assist with the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services; develop travel plans and reimbursements; ensure the accuracy of time/attendance reports, property management and inventory, track financial data; and conduct records management activities, such as setting-up/maintaining files/records to ensure their context and availability for use by others.
Review and prepare communications, and set-up/coordinate meetings and events.
Prepare organization-wide announcements, and communicate information or recommendations with service providers, technical staff, management, and outside organizations.
Provide administrative support to a primary division as a member of an administrative team; work collaboratively with teams to set and meet consistent standards of performance, and provide back-up support to other team members.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
5
Job family (series)
0303 miscellaneous clerk and assistant
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigationThis may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
A probationary period may be required.
Selective service: males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from selective service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
[delete if not required] a pre-employment drug test may be required.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an optional form 306, declaration for federal employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
License required: no
Pre-employment physical required: no
Bargaining unit position: no
Permanent change of duty station (pcs) expenses will not be paid.
Qualifications
Specialized experience: zs-4 (gs-07/08 equivalent): you qualify for the zs-0303-04 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the zs-03 (or gs-6) grade level in the federal service or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties:
Providing administrative support to supervisors, managers and/or other employees in day-to-day operations and overall office management;
Carrying out administrative assignments requiring the application of clear and well-established methods, practices, and techniques, adhering to supervisory instructions on objectives, limitations, priorities, and deadlines;
Collecting, verifying, compiling, and summarizing data or information to process actions, and assist higher level specialists in more complex activities;
Using office automation software tools/online databases to enter and retrieve information;
Identifying and providing recommendations to implement process improvements; and
Communicating orally and in writing to respond to inquiries, brief or instruct staff on new processes and/or procedures, and to identify problems.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementQualification claims will be subject to verification.
Note(s):
Experience: your resume must support your claim of experience or you may be found ineligible.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementQualification claims will be subject to verification.
Note: 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position.
Additional information
Promotion potential: when promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selectedFuture promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
Background investigation: to ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the department of commerce requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthyTo meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a clearance as a condition of placement in this non-sensitive (ns)/low risk positionThis review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
The physical worksite for this position is located in boulder, colorado However, the nat`l telecommunications and info administration is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the covid-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework scheduleThe position`s telework schedule will likely change in the future when nat`l telecommunications and info administration moves away from its current telework postureAt that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisorThe nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit`s telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approvalPayment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this job opportunity announcementNon-compliance with the supervisor`s telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.
Veterans` preference: if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must submit a copy of your dd-214 (member copy 4) or an official statement from your command if currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, in addition to the dd-214, you must also submit a standard form 15 (application for 10-point veteran preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that formFor more information on veterans` preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
Current or former political appointees: the office of personnel management (opm) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information to the human resources office.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsIf you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and trainingThe competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Clerical
Communication
Customer service
Manages and organizes information
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categoriesThese categories are `gold,` `silver,` and `bronze.` your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be loweredCandidates placed in the `gold` category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interviewTo preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11225793
The category rating process does not add veteran`s preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each categoryPreference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the gs-9 level or higher)For more information on category rating, please go to:hr.commerce.gov/s/groups/public/@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf.
Career transition assistance program: this program applies to federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive serviceTo receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for ctap or ictap; 2) will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ctap or ictap eligibilityWell-qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the positionFor information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (ns)/low risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness, credentialing
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listedFor work in the federal service, include the grade level for the position(s).
2Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):
Are you claiming veterans` preference? submit member copy 4 of your dd-214 or other (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) or notice formThose applying for 10-point preference must fill out the sf-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs or from a branch of the armed forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preferenceIf applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must submit certification from the armed forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certificationThis must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the career transition assistance program (ictap/ctap)? if so, submit:
A copy of your rif separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, 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 positions, grade 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; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Are you a current or former political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee? submit a copy of your applicable sf-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses, or presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Benefits
Benefits
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This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
All u.sCitizens
