SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Whitehall, OH
Employer: | Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) |
Job Type: | Full Time |
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Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-06 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: Providing administrative support functions to an organization, such as preparing and reviewing correspondence and reports, scheduling meetings and maintaining office calendars, purchasing office supplies and coordinating time and attendance records. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-06) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of the rules, procedures, operations, organization, and functions of an organization sufficient to perform office support duties; providing guidance on administrative procedures; applying administrative practices and procedures for managing correspondence and maintaining files; and scheduling conferences/meetings to include making necessary travel arrangements. A minimum typing proficiency of 40 WPM is required . TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-06 LEVEL: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-06 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education Substitution of Education for Experience: (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.) FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-06 LEVEL: Six months of graduate education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). FOR ENTRY AT THE GS-07 LEVEL: One full year of graduate level education may be substituted to meet the specialized experience required when it is directly related to the work of the position being filled. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html). Additional information
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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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. |